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Dr. Michelle A. Fennick is a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership in the College of Education and Human Development at Â鶹ÊÓƵ. She teaches graduate and doctoral courses in educational leadership, serves as instructor of record for Dissertation I through IV, and mentors doctoral candidates throughout the dissertation process. Her work at Â鶹ÊÓƵ also includes principal preparation, field supervision, curriculum and program support, accreditation and compliance initiatives, and the development of resources designed to strengthen candidate preparation and educational leadership programs. She previously served as Director of Field Supervision in Educational Leadership, where she supported more than 40 field supervisors and contributed to systems designed to strengthen program consistency and regulatory compliance. Dr. Fennick brings extensive experience from K-12 and district-level leadership, including service as an elementary principal and School Support Officer in the Houston Independent School District.

Dr. Fennick’s scholarship focuses on reflective leadership, appreciative inquiry, intentional time management, leadership effectiveness, artificial intelligence in education, and the experiences of women in educational leadership and higher education. Her scholarly work includes peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, research studies, conference presentations, and professional contributions that connect educational research with leadership practice. She has also integrated reflective practice, ethical decision-making, artificial intelligence literacy, and time-management frameworks into graduate instruction and leadership preparation. Across her teaching, research, mentorship, and service, Dr. Fennick is committed to preparing reflective, ethical, innovative, and effective educational leaders who can navigate complex organizations, make thoughtful decisions, support the growth of others, and contribute meaningfully to improved educational outcomes.