EDUCATION

Ph.D., Educational Administration, 1986, University of Toledo

M.Ed., Curriculum & Instruction, 1977, University of Toledo

COURSES TAUGHT

EDLS 7710: Advanced Internship/Practicum
EDLS 7010: Organizational Change
EDAS 7860: Leadership Practicum/Internship II
EDAS 7820: Graduate Seminar in Leadership Studies
EDAS 7360: Educational Facilities Planning & Management
EDAS 6300: Leadership Practicum/Internship I
EDAS 6220: Contemporary Principal in a Technological Society
EDAS 6210: Introduction to Organizational Leadership & Change

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Organizational change in schools
Collaborative decision making in schools
Relationship between leadership practice and student learning
Enhancing programs that prepare school leaders
Continuous improvement planning in schools

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

Book Chapters         

Zimmerman, J.A., Engler, C., Place, A.W., & Varrati, A. (2010). Advocating for quality programs: A critical issue in leadership preparation. In Irby, B., Alford, B., Perreault, G., & Zellner, L. (Eds.). Promoting critical ideas of leadership, culture and diversity. (pp. 75-86). Lancaster, PA: Pro>Active Publications.

Zimmerman, J. A. (2010). Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. In Hunt, T. C., Carper, J. C., Lasley, T. J., & Raisch, C. D. (Eds.). Encyclopedia of educational reform and dissent (pp. 77-80). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc.

Zimmerman, J. A. (2006). The impact on instructional practice of participating in a book study group. In Dembowski, F. L, & Lemasters, L. (Eds.). Unbridled spirit: Best practices in teaching, scholarship, and service for effective educational administration. (pp. 387-395). Lancaster, PA: ProActive Publications.

Refereed Articles

Zimmerman, J. (in press). Principals preparing for change: The importance of reflection and professional learning. American Secondary Education, 9(2),

Zimmerman, J. (2011). Using learning teams to sustain professional development. OhioASCD Journal, 13(2), 5-10.

Zimmerman, J. (2009). Misconceptions about school leadership - or, Who is buried in King Tut's tomb? Educational Horizons, 87(4), 260- 266.

Leone, S., Warnimont, C., & Zimmerman, J. (2009). New roles for the principal of the future. American Secondary Education, 37(2), 86-96.

Zimmerman, J. (2009). “Politics” is not a bad word: How to advocate for education, Ohio ASCD Journal, 12(2), 2, 35-37.

Zimmerman, J. (2008). Working the system: Building capacity for school change. Journal of Scholarship & Practice, 5(1), 9-14.

Zimmerman, J. (2008). School leader succession: A description of transitional experiences. Educational Research Service Spectrum, 25(4), 33-44.

Askren-Edgehouse, M., Edwards, A., Gore, S., Harrison, S., & Zimmerman, J. (2007). Initiating and leading change: A consideration of four new models. The Catalyst, 36(2), 3-12.

Zimmerman, J. (2007). Using book studies to implement differentiated instruction. Ohio ASCD Journal, 10(1), 14-19.

Zimmerman, J. (2006). Why some teachers resist change and what principals can do about it. NASSP Bulletin, 90(3), 238-249. 

Zimmerman, J. (2006). Factors that relate to educators' use of the Baldrige Framework. Continuous Improvement Monitor, 2(3).

Zimmerman, J. (2006). Improving skiing: A metaphor for improving leadership. Journal of Scholarship & Practice, 2(4), 50-55.

Zimmerman, J. A., & Grier, H. L. (2005).Collaborating to improve instruction: It's about time. Educational Research Service Spectrum, 23(2), 38-41.

Zimmerman, J. (2005). Are weapons' searches in the job descriptions of instructional leaders? Journal of Scholarship & Practice, 2(1), 16-18.

Zimmerman, J. (2005). Making change at a junior high school: One principal's sense of it. American Secondary Education 33(2), 29-38.

SELECT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES          

President-Elect, Ohio Council of Professors of Ed. Admin., 2010-2011
Interim School Director, School of LPS – 2009-2011.
ASCD International, Leadership Council Member, 2006-2007, 2008-2010
ASCD International, Nominations Committee member, 2009-2010
MWERA, Administration Division Chair, 2007-2010
OCPEA, Secretary, 2006-2007, 2008-2010
OCPEA, Board Member, 2005-2010
Ohio ASCD Board Member, 2000-2010
Ohio ASCD Influence Committee Chair, 2008-2010
Board Member, Educational Leadership Association, Toledo, OH, 1998-2011
Penta Career Center Teaching Professions Program Advisory Committee 2004-2011
Penta County Career Center Superintendent Advisory Council, 2000-2011
Member, Editorial Board, American Secondary Education Journal, 2008-2011
Publications Committee, National Council of Professors of Educational Administration, 2006-2011
Representative to Penta Superintendent Advisory Committee, 2000-2011

GRANTS AWARDED

2010-2011          $1,300          ASCD Influence Grant
2009-2010          $3,000          ASCD Influence Grant
2008-2009          $3,000          ASCD Influence Grant

HONORS

2010 - Educational Leadership Association – Dan Douglas Achievement Award for Outstanding Support of Women Educators