ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ

Johnny O'Connor, Ph.D.


johnny oconnorJohnny O'Connor, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Assessment 
Associate Professor
(409) 880-8689 p.
joconnorjr@lamar.edu 

Dr. Johnny O’Connor is an assistant professor with the Department of Education Leadership at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University. He has been with the university since 2014. With 16 years of experience in pre-K - 12 education, Dr. O’Connor has held both teaching and executive level leadership positions: Throughout his career, Dr. O'Connor has experienced well-documented success, and has been recognized for his commitment and accomplishments in providing positive educational opportunities. His commendations include being the recipient of the YMCA Achievers Award, Ivy League Education Foundation Award, Iota  Phi Lambda – Pearl of Service Award, and TAABSE Men of Distinction Honoree. 

Dr. O’Connor’s commitment to academic excellence is evident in his training. He has studied and trained at several universities including: Harvard University-Cambridge, M.A. (urban special education), Rice University (strategic marketing), Texas Southern University (M.B.A.), Southern University (B.S./M.Ed.), Texas A&M University (Ph.D.) and University of Texas-Tyler, Texas (superintendent certificate). Dr. O’Connor has authored and published several book chapters and journal articles, and presented at numerous local, state and national conferences. He is a member of numerous professional and academic organizations.

Awards and Honors

2017: TABSE Men on a Mission Honoree 

2015: Iota Phi Lambda, Pearl of Service Award for Excellence  in Education

Alpha Kappa Alpha – Ivy League Education Foundation and Charities Award for Excellence in Education

YMCA Achievers Award for Outstanding Achievements in Education

Courses

EDLD 5345: Human Resource Development

EDLD 5339: Organization Management Issues

EDUD 6352: Qualitative Research

EDLD 5344: School Law 

EDUD 6350: Quantitative Research I EDUD 6350 Quantitative Research II

EDUD 6353: Synthesis Seminar

EDUD 6361: Dissertation I Proposal

EDUD 6306: Dynamics of Global Leadership

EDUD 6354: Quantitative Research II EDUD 6353 Synthesis Seminar

EDUD 6362: Dissertation II Proposal Defense

EDUD 6363: Dissertation Ill

EDUD 6364: Dissertation IV

Experience

School support officer – high schools

Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services

Deputy superintendent

Executive Director of Human Resources

Executive Director of Academic Support and Innovation

Director of Special Education

Professional service provider

Special education supervisor

Speech language pathologist

Adjunct professor – School of Business

Research and Publications

Bryant, P., Butcher, J., & O'Connor, J . (2016). Improving school leadership: The connection of transformation leadership and psychological well-being of the followers. School Leadership Review, II , 2, 46 - 58.

O'Connor, J & K. Jackson (2016). The Use of iPad Devices and Apps for ASD Students in Special Education and Speech Therapy. In Yefim Kats, Editor, Supporting the education of children with autism spectrum  disorders, 267-283. Hershey, PA: IGI Global

O'Connor, J . (2016). Strategic leadership in PK - 12 settings: a multifaceted approach to improving outcomes. In Victor Wang, Editor, Encyclopedia of Strategic Leadership and management, 1588- 160 I. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

O'Connor, J. (2016). A strategic approach to decision making. In Victor Wang, Editor, Encyclopedia of Strategic Leadership and management, 1268 - 1278. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

O'Connor, J. (2016). Interpersonal communication: a strategic perspective. In Victor Wang, Editor, Encyclopedia of Strategic Leadership and management, 318 - 328. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

O'Connor, J. & Butcher, J. (2015). Busy Work: Chapter Reading Versus Relevant Assignments, Preparing Future  Ready Education Leaders Through Globalized Online Learning (pp. 165 - 175). Ypsilanti, MI: NCPEA Publications.

Presentations

Hepburn, L., Butcher, J.,  & O'Connor, J. (2016). It Really Does Take a Village: Increasing Post-Secondary Success Through Self-Determination Development. Texas Council for Exceptional Children 35th Annual Conference, June 29 - July 1. Austin, TX.

*O'Connor, J. (2016). Effective Strategies for Leading a Low Socioeconomic School: Embracing the Challenge. NAAAS National Conference, Feb. 8 - 13, Baton, Rouge, LA.

*O'Connor,  J.  (2016). Addressing the Issue of Overrepresentation of Minority Students in Special Education. NAAAS National Conference, Feb. 8 - 13, Baton, Rouge, LA.

*Signee,  A., O'Connor,  J.  &  Butcher,  J.  (2016). Supporting Instruction for Students with Emotional Behavior Disorders (EBD): Meeting the Challenge of Building an Inclusive Environment, June 29 - July 1. Austin, TX.

Nicks, R., O'Connor,  J., & Martin, G. (Jan. 2015) Principals Perspectives on More or Less Power for Central Office Building Principals and Teachers: Responses from 2800+ Practicing Administrators. Texas Association  of School Administrators Midwinter Conference,  Jan. 25-28, Austin, TX.

O'Connor, J. & Sprott, K. (Feb. 2015). Professional Learning Communities: Creating Equity Through Design. NAAAS National Conference, Feb. 9 - 14, Baton Rouge, LA.

O'Connor,  J. (Feb. 2015). A Qualitative Analysis of Affective Factors That Impact the Recruitment and Retention of Teachers in Urban School Districts. NAAAS National Conference, Feb. 9 - 14, Baton Rouge, LA.

O'Connor, J. & Butcher, J. (Feb. 2015). E-Learning: Meeting the Varied Needs of Adult Learners in Higher Education. TABSE State Conference, Feb. 25 - March 1, Houston, TX.

Butcher,  J., Msengi, C., & O'Connor (Oct. 2015) ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University Project SUCCESS: A College Readiness Mentoring Program for ELL High School Students. University of New Mexico Annual Mentoring Conference, Oct. 20 - 23. Research.

Poster Sessions

Butcher, J., Msengi,  C., & O'Connor  (Oct. 2015) ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ  University Project SUCCESS: A College Readiness Mentoring Program for ELL High School Students. University of New Mexico. Annual Mentoring Conference, Oct. 20 - 23.

Service

Department Curriculum Mapping Committee 
Policies and Procedures Committee 
Department Course Redesign Committee 
LCE/TExES Review Committee  
Committee Member for TASBE Research Institute   
Co-developed and facilitated student leadership forum at a Beaumont ISD middle school
Financial Aid Committee
College Newsletter Committee
Student Organization/Advisor, ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University Alliance of Black School Educator 
Faculty Search Committee 
College Honors Day Committee- College Dissertation  Committees, CAEP
TAABSE Conference Planning Committee
IGIGlobal's Editorial Advisory Review Board

Reviewer for Peer Reviewed Journals 
Education  Sciences, Reviewed  Manuscript
The Rural Educator, Reviewed  Manuscript