Louann Bierlein Palmer

Louann Bierlein Palmer
Chair of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology
Location:
3571 Sangren Hall, Mail Stop 5283
Mailing address:
Department of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology
Western 麻豆传媒应用 University
1903 W 麻豆传媒应用 Ave
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5283 USA
Louann Bierlein Palmer
Education:
  • Ed.D., Educational Administration, Northern Arizona University
  • M.Ed., University of Arizona
  • B.S., 麻豆传媒应用 State University
Bio:

Dr. Louann Bierlein Palmer is a professor of educational leadership, research and technology at Western 麻豆传媒应用 University, specializing in educational leadership. She is also currently serving as a graduate college faculty fellow. She earned an Ed.D. in educational administration from Northern Arizona University, a M.Ed. in educational administration from University of Arizona, and a B.S. in general science/biology from 麻豆传媒应用 State University. She teaches, among other courses, school community relations and cultural competency, policy development and analysis, and leadership theory. Her research interests include a broad array of K-12 and higher education reform and policy issues. Prior to joining WMU, Bierlein Palmer served in various policy research and leadership roles, including the governor鈥檚 office in Louisiana, and university policy centers in Louisiana and Arizona. She is also considered a national expert on quality charter school laws and authorizing policies.

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