Kathy Mecoli, Ph.D.

Educational Credentials

• Ph.D., Educational Leadership, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
• M.A., Aesthetic Education, Truman University
• M.Ed., Counseling, Miami University
• B.M., Miami University

Biography

Kathy Mecoli, Ph.D., has been instrumental in the department’s development of field-based school leadership programs that are responsive to both students and the school districts in which they work. In addition to mentoring school leadership interns at the VOALC, she coordinates school leadership M.Ed. programs with Dublin City Schools and with the Mercer County ESC. These collaborative efforts have resulted in sustained, socially just practices that strengthen relationships, deepen understanding of complex issues, and build communities committed to transformative education. Kathy has experience as a central office administrator and school principal in both public and private schools.

Professional Experience

• Clinical Professor, Miami University, Educational Leadership Department, 2011- present
• Visiting Professor, Miami University, Educational Leadership Department, 2008-2011
• Director, Student Services, Mad River Local Schools, 2002-2008
• Principal, The Miami Valley School, 1998-2002
• Principal, Virginia Stevenson Elementary, K-4, Mad River Local Schools, 1994-1998
• Teaching Associate, Miami University, Sociocultural Studies in Education, 1993-1994
• Instructor, University of Dayton, Music and Art in the Elementary School, Summers 1993-1996

Professional Certifications

Permanent Certificates

• Music, K-12
• Humanities, 7-12
• History, 7-12

Five-Year License

• Superintendent
• Guidance Counselor

Awards and Honors

• Ohio Teacher Evaluator
• Ohio Principal Evaluator
• Ohio Resident Educator Mentor

Select Publications and Presentations

• Preparing Educational Leaders in Partnerships of Practice, Presentation, Ohio Dean’s Compact for Exceptional Children Conference, Dublin, Ohio; 2014
• A Field Trip Outside the Ivory Tower: The Redesign and Delivery of an Innovative Educational Leadership Program; Panel Discussion, UCEA Annual Convention; Pittsburg PA; 2011
• Response to Intervention: Implementing a Successful Comprehensive Program; Presentation; Ohio School Board Association Annual Conference; Columbus, OH; 2008