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Adrian Zappala

Adrian Zappala
Biography

Dr. Adrian Zappala holds over 25 years of experience in Education, having served in teaching and leadership roles in both P-12 and higher education, across all modalities, including on-campus, hybrid, and online. He is truly honored to have had the opportunity to impact the lives of many, as education is the key to success. His academic background is diverse and intersects with fields such as teaching, educational leadership, organizational leadership and management, and post-secondary education. 

Professional Interests
  • Artificial intelligence and assessment of student learning
  • Competency-based education for adult learners
  • Organizational leadership and management in educational settings
  • Educator professional development in the context of adult learning theory
  • Distributed (remote) working and learning environments
Education and Certifications
  • Ph.D. - Post-Secondary and Adult Education
  • MBA - Business Administration
  • MA- Teaching
  • MSED- Educational Leadership
  • Professional Certifications in School Administration, School Business Administration, Principal, Supervisor, Teacher (Elementary Education, Secondary Social Studies, Special Education)
Scholarship and Contributions to the Field

Dr. Zappala has had numerous conference presentations and associated publications over the past 20 years in topics related to post-secondary and adult education, teacher education, professional development, graduate education, research methods, and organizational leadership and management. He remains an active presenter at national and international conferences on intersecting topics related to Education.  He is also of professional service to numerous professional organizations and boards spanning across all sectors of Education.