
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
A true expert who inspires confidence.
Academic Background: Ph.D., University of Minnesota; B.S., University of Maryland.
Research Interests: Education reform, school choice, and public administration.
Appointments: Professor, Department of Education Reform, University of Arkansas, since 2008.
Awards: Named among the top 200 influential education scholars in 2025 Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings.
Publications: Author of President Obama and Education Reform (Palgrave Macmillan, 2012).
Additional Contributions: Policy advising on education reform.