Dr. Marsha Samuels
Dr. Marsha Samuels is a dedicated results driven educator with a proven track record of pedagogical and andragogical excellence in science instruction and is committed to fostering a culture of innovation and improvement.
Dr. Samuels is a life-long learner, adept at utilizing growth mindset principles to navigate dynamic environments, encourage critical thinking, practice inquiry-based learning and make informed decisions.
Dr. Samuels is an adaptive communicator, skilled in using technology, multimedia resources, cutting-edge research to enrich presentations, promote learning, active participation to increase student achievement.
Education:
BARRY UNIVERSITY – Miami Shores, Florida
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Curriculum, Evaluation and Research
Dissertation: “Climate Change Impact on Choosing Natural Science: A Direct Logistic Regression Analysis”
Courses: Advanced Quantitative Research, Theory & Research, Contemporary Issues in Urban Education, Curriculum Evaluation, Mixed Methods, Research Methodology, and Applied Research in Curriculum
BARRY UNIVERSITY – Miami Shores, Florida
Education Specialist (EdS) in Educational Leadership
Courses: Visionary Leadership in Education, Ethics and Communication for Leaders, School Finance, Leadership for Assessment and Accountability, and School and Community Relations
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Master of Science (MS) in Agronomy (Applied Genetics)
Published Thesis: “Optimization of Apex-Mediated Transformation in Rice”
Courses: Quantitative Genetics in Plant Improvement, Principles of Plant Breeding, Advanced Plant Genetics, Advanced Soil Chemistry, Plant Biology and Ecology
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Plant and Soil Systems
Courses: Principles of Genetics, Introductory Plant Physiology, Fundamentals of Applied Entomology, Biology, Biology Lab, Organic Chemistry, Soil Science, Economic Principles, General Plant Pathology