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- Steve Myran
- Assistant Professor
- Educational Foundations & Leadership
- 110 Education Building
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Norfolk,
VA
23529
- 757-683-5163
- smyran@odu.edu
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Education
- Virginia Commonwealth University,
2003
- Major: Education
- Degree: Ph. D.
- Lesley College,
1989
- Major: Middle School Education
- Degree: M.Ed.
- College for Creative Studies,
1986
- Major: Fine Arts
- Degree: B.F.A
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Expertise
- Educational Leadership
- Formative assessment, evidence-based decision making, school-university partnerships, instructional leadership
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Books
- Sanzo, K. S., Myran, S., and Normore, T. Successful School Leadership Preparation and Development. Emerald.
- Sanzo, K. S., and Myran, S. Formative Assessment Leadership. Larchmont, New York: Eye on Education.
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Book Chapters
- Sanzo, K. S., and Myran, S. Learning from the Evolution of a University-District Partnership.In Sanzo, Myran & Normore's co-editors, (Dec. 2012) Successful School Leadership Preparation and Development , Emerald, UK. Emerald.
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Articles
- Sanzo, K. S., Myran, S., and Clayton, J. Building Bridges between Knowledge and Practice: A University-School District Leadership Preparation Program Partnership. Journal of Educational Administration
- Myran, S., Sanzo, K. S., and Clarke, E. G. The School Leadership Program Communication Hub: Building Actionable Knowledge about Improving Leadership Preparation. The International Journal of Educational Leadership Preparation, 6 (6),
- Myran, S., and Clayton, J. The Tension between Accountability and “Formativity”: Implications for Educational Planning. Educational Planning, 21 (1),
- Clayton, J., Sanzo, K. S., and Myran, S. Transformative impact of the mentor/mentee relationship on district leaders and aspiring leaders.
- Clayton, J., and Myran, S. Understanding mentoring as leadership development: perspectives of district administrators and aspiring Leaders. Journal of Research on Leadership Education
- Myran, S., Sanzo, K. S., and Clayton, J. Building the Foundation for Data-Based Decision Making In A School/University Leadership Preparation Partnership. NCPEA, Education Leadership Review
- Sherman, Sanzo, K. S., Beaty, and Myran, S. Perspectives on Distance Technology in Leadership Education: Transfer, Meaning, and Change. Journal of Research on Leadership Education
- Myran, S., Sanzo, K. S., and Clayton, J. Tracing the Development of a Rural University-District Partnership: Four Pillars Necessary for Continued Success. Journal of School Leadership
- Myran, S., Sanzo, K. S., and Clayton, J. Four Pillars of Effective University-School District Partnerships: Implications for Educational Planning. Educational Planning
- Myran, S., Sanzo, K. S., and Clayton, J. Fostering District Voice and Challenging Assumptions: Promoting Authenticity and Context in a University-District Leadership
Preparation Program Partnership. Journal of School Leadership
- Richardson, R., Tonelson, S. W., and Myran, S. (2009). Teaching Social and Emotional Competence in Early Childhood. International Journal of Special Education, 24 (3),
- Sanzo, K. S., Sherman, W. H., and Myran, S. Best Practices of Elementary School Principals. Journal of Educational Administration
- Sanzo, K. S., and Myran, S. Administration and Teacher Perceptions of DBDM and Formative Assessment.
- Sanzo, K. S., and Myran, S. Data Based Decision Making in Leadership Preparation Programs.
- Sanzo, K. S., Grothaus, T. J., and Myran, S. (2009). Building the Foundation for Data-Based Decision Making: Consensus on Language and Concepts. International Electronic Journal for Leadering in Learning
- Dymond, S. K., Gilson, C. L., and Myran, S. (2007). Services for children with autism spectrum disorders: What needs to change?. Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 18, (pp. 133-147).
- Myran, G., Myran, S., and Galant, R. (2004). The Spiritual Dimension of Leadership: How Leaders Ignite the Spirit of the Community College.. Community College Journal
- McMillan, J. H., Myran, S., and Workman, D. (2002). Elementary Teachers' Classroom Assessment and Grading Practices. Journal of Educational Research, 95 (4),
- McMillam, J. H., Myran, S., and Workman, D. (1999). The impact of mandated statewide testing on teachers' classroom assessment and instructional practices..
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Presentations
- Building the Foundation for Data-Based Decision Making in a School-University Leadership Preparation Partnership
- Conference Name: American Educational Research Association
- Sponsoring Organization: American Educational Research Association
- Location: Denver Colorado
- Authors/Presenters:
Myran, S.
Sanzo, K. S.
Clayton, J.
- Transformative Impact of the Mentor-Mentee Relationship on District Leaders (Symposium: High Impact Innovations in Leadership
Preparation: Evidence from Emerging Models)
- Conference Name: American Educational Research Association Annual Convention
- Sponsoring Organization: American Educational Research Association Annual Convention
- Location: Denver Colorado
- Authors/Presenters:
Sanzo, K. S.
Myran, S.
Clayton, J.
- Scaling Up The Conversation: Strategies for Sharing and Learning from Current Practice
- Conference Name: United States Department of Education, Office of Innovation and Improvement
- Sponsoring Organization: United States Department of Education, Office of Innovation and Improvement
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Authors/Presenters:
Sanzo, K. S.
Myran, S.
- Building Bridges Between Knowledge and Practice: A Case Study on The Development of a University-School District Leadership
Preparation Program Partnership
- Conference Name: University Council for Educational Administration
- Sponsoring Organization: University Council for Educational Administration
- Location: Anaheim, California
- Date: November, 2009
- Authors/Presenters:
Myran, S.
Sanzo, K. S.
Clayton, J.
- Tracking the Development of a University-District Leadership Preparation Program Partnership
- Conference Name: University Council for Educational Administration
- Sponsoring Organization: University Council for Educational Administration
- Location: Anaheim, California
- Date: November, 2009
- Authors/Presenters:
Sanzo, K. S.
Myran, S.
Clayton, J.
- Development of a University-Rural School District Leadership Preparation Program
- Conference Name: International Society for Educational Planning
- Sponsoring Organization: International Society for Educational Planning
- Location: Savannah, Ga.
- Date: October, 2009
- Authors/Presenters:
Myran, S.
Sanzo, K. S.
- Comparing participation, commitment, and support for change in two formative assessment professional development settings
- Conference Name: American Educational Research Association
- Sponsoring Organization: American Educational Research Association
- Location: San Diego, CA.
- Date: March, 2009
- Authors/Presenters:
Fodchuck, K. Author Only
Myran, S.
- E-Portfolios as Professional Development: A Case Study of the Development and Implementation of the Model
- Conference Name: American Educational Research Association
- Sponsoring Organization: American Educational Research Association
- Location: San Diego, CA.
- Date: March, 2009
- Authors/Presenters:
Baker, P. Presenter & Author
Fodchuck, A. Author Only
Burke, M. Author Only
Myran, S. Author Only
Blackburn, D. Author Only
- From Alex’s School to Harriet’s: Lessons From One Assessment for Learning Partnership to Another
- Conference Name: American Educational Research Association
- Sponsoring Organization: American Educational Research Association
- Location: San Diego, CA.
- Date: March, 2009
- Authors/Presenters:
Burke, M. Author Only
Myran, S. Author Only
Fodchuck, A. Author Only
Fodchuck, K. Author Only
Baker, P. Presenter & Author
- Teachers’ formation assessment orientations’ in a pilot professional development collaboration
- Conference Name: American Educational Research Association
- Sponsoring Organization: American Educational Research Association
- Location: San Diego, CA.
- Date: March, 2009
- Authors/Presenters:
Baker, P. Presenter & Author
Fodchuck, A. Author Only
Burke, M. Author Only
Myran, S. Author Only
Blackburn, D. Author Only
- Promoting Deliberative Democratic Evaluation for Educational Programs
- Conference Name:
- Date: 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Ren, Z.
Myran, S.
Blackburn, D.
- Effects of Wiki-textbook writing on college students' epistemological beliefs.
- Conference Name:
- Date: 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Ren, Z.
Myran, S.
Zhang, S.
Blackburn, D.
- Reflections of Best Practices of Successful Elementary School Principals
- Conference Name: The University Council of Educational Administration
- Sponsoring Organization: The University Council of Educational Administration
- Location: Orlando, Florida
- Date: October, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Sanzo, K. S. Presenter & Author
Sherman, W. H. Presenter & Author
Myran, S. Author Only
- Pedagogical Content Knowledge and Formative Assessment Literacy in Middle School Mathematics
- Conference Name: Virginia Educational Research Association
- Sponsoring Organization: Virginia Educational Research Association
- Location: Richmond, VA.
- Date: September, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Myran, S. Presenter & Author
Steckroth, J. J. Author Only
- Teachers’ Summative and Formative Oriantations Toward Classroom Assessment
- Conference Name: Virginia Educational Research Association
- Sponsoring Organization: Virginia Educational Research Association
- Location: Richmond, VA.
- Date: September, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Myran, S. Presenter & Author
Robinson, J. E. Author Only
- School/University Partnerships: A Model of School Improvement, Teacher Qualtiy and Substantive Student Learning
- Conference Name:
- Date: April, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Myran, S.
Robinson, J. E.
Blackburn, D.
- A Model of School/University Collaboration in Promoting Quality Classroom Assessment and Assessment for Learning Practices
(Symposium)
- Conference Name:
- Date: April, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Robinson, J. E.
Myran, S.
Stauss, R.
Reed, W.
- Effects of Student-Written Wiki-Based Textbooks on Preservice Teachers' Epistemological Beliefs
- Conference Name:
- Date: April, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Ren, Z.
Myran, S.
Baker, P.
Blackburn, D.
- Momentum for change: Examining the relationships among teacher participation level, commitment to change, and behavioral support
for change
- Conference Name:
- Date: April, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Fodchuck, K. Presenter & Author
Myran, S. Presenter & Author
Robinson, J. E. Author Only
- Meeting NCLB Goals of Enhanced Student Learning Through the Use of Unpacking Standards and Student Self-Monitoring and Assessment
- Conference Name:
- Date: April, 2008
- Authors/Presenters:
Robinson, J. E.
Myran, S.
Stauss, R.
Reed, W.
- A Cross-Cultural Study of Epistemological Beliefs and Moral Judgment
- Conference Name:
- Date: 2007
- Authors/Presenters:
Myran, S.
Ren, Z.
- A Curriculum-Based Professional Development Approach in the Use of Assessment for Learning Strategies
- Conference Name:
- Location: Vancouver BC
- Date: 2006
- Authors/Presenters:
Myran, S.
Robinson, J.
- Models for Effective and Scalable K12-Higher Education Partnerships in a Culture of Change
- Conference Name:
- Location: Vancouver BC
- Date: 2006
- Authors/Presenters:
Blackburn, D.
Myran, S.
Robinson, J.
English, M. K.
- Integrating Reading/Science into the Core Area for Grades 4-8 Teacher
- Conference Name:
- Date: 2006
- Authors/Presenters:
Gupta, A.
Myran, S.
- Teacher Quality and Program Effectiveness in Alternative Certification Programs: An Evaluation Model
- Conference Name:
- Date: 2005
- Authors/Presenters:
Myran, S.
- Meeting the Needs of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Virginia: How Well Are We Doing?
- Conference Name:
- Date: 2002
- Authors/Presenters:
Dymond, S.
Myran, S.
- The Impact of Mandated Statewide Testing on Teachers' Classroom Assessment and Instructional Practices
- Conference Name:
- Date: 1999
- Authors/Presenters:
McMillan, J. H.
Myran, S.
Workman, D.
- 2011: Darden College of Education, Most Collaborative Grant Faculty Award, Darden College of Education
- 2009: Old Dominion University, Office of Research, Faculty Proposal Preparation Program (FP3), Fall 2009 , Old Dominion University Office of Research
- Virginia Commonwealth University Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Scholarship
- Metropolitan Education Research Consortium Doctoral Fellowship, Virginia Commonwealth University
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