The Improvement Science Dissertation in Practice Book Review

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https://doi.org/10.5195/ie.2022.227

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Samantha Beth Cohen, American University

Samantha directs the School of Education's doctoral studies, and she is responsible for launching the inaugural, practitioner based program in education leadership and policy. Samantha teaches courses in the doctoral program and in the masters in education policy and leadership. She started her career as a first grade teacher in Atlanta, working with students and families to build partnerships and future pathways. Samantha believes education ought to unlock potential, rather than serve as a gatekeeper. In addition to teaching, Samantha has held various leadership positions. She’s worked as an instructional coach, district administrator, charter staff member, foundation leader, and served in adjunct roles in higher education at Georgetown University and Johns Hopkins University School of Education. The unifying elements across her career are teaching, building generational leadership, learning, and deepening her awareness of equity. Samantha is the proud mom of her son, Julian. The challenge of being a mom is teaching Samantha to continually remain in learning mode.

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Mintrop, R. (2016). Design based school improvement: A practical guide for education leaders. Harvard Education Press.

Hawkins, J. & Martens, M. L. (2021). The improvement science dissertation in practice book review. Impacting Education: Journal on Transforming Professional Practice,6(4), 53–55.

Perry, J., Zambo, D., & Crow, R. (2020). The Improvement Science Dissertation in Practice. Myers Education Press.

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2022-08-12

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Cohen, S. B. (2022). The Improvement Science Dissertation in Practice Book Review. Impacting Education: Journal on Transforming Professional Practice, 7(3), 46–48. https://doi.org/10.5195/ie.2022.227

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Vol. 7 No. 3 (2022): Regular Issue

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Book Reviews

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