The School of Leadership and Professional Studies
- Associate Professor, Department Chair and Associate Dean for Retention, Persistence and Degree Completion
- marguerita.desander@wku.edu
- Gary Ransdell Hall 3094A
- (270) 745-6039
Education:
- B.A. from the Michigan State University
- J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- Ph.D. in Educational Policy, Planning and Leadership – The College of William and Mary
Research Interests: My research interests focus on legal issues pertaining to the evaluation and termination of tenured public school teachers for incompetence and poor performance. In addition, I am interested in the legal issues of student discipline, particularly policies and procedures that affect Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable search and seizure.
Professional Background: I was a practicing attorney for five years and focused my work on employment-related issues. As I transitioned into P-12 service, I built on the employment issues foundation and served as an executive director and assistant superintendent for human resources. In higher education, I have enjoyed working with aspiring administrators, engaging in the exploration of how law and policy impact administrative practice and have chaired and served on dissertation committees in leadership and policy studies.
Personal Background: I am married to my husband, Ron. We have a Yorkshire Terrier, Chewey. I am an avid reader, particularly fiction in the area of espionage and intrigue. I enjoy golfing and travelling.
THE SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
1906 College Heights Blvd. #41031,
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1031
270-745-4890
Program Info
Associates
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Organizational Supervision
- Associate Of Arts In Business: Real Estate Concentration
Bachelors
Graduate
- Advanced Programs In Education Leadership
- Master of Arts in Education in Instructional Leadership, School Principal
- Organizational Leadership
Doctoral
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