U of L Educational Leadership

It’s the end of an era. Five years ago Dr. Yarbrough joined our program faculty and we all realized things would never again be as they had been. She worked to breathe new life into our program and elevate the student experience in so many ways!

She is leaving to begin a new chapter in Tampa, Florida! To say she will be missed is an understatement.

Thank you for your service and Godspeed!


College of Education and Human Development, University of Louisville

Celebrating Excellence in the LEAD Department!

Our program is part of the larger LEAD Department so let’s celebrate excellence in our department! Congratulations to our colleagues!


College of Education and Human Development, University of Louisville

CELEBRATING OUR SUMMER GRADUATES

Join the program faculty for the Education Administration and Leadership program as we congratulate Dr. Laila Felli as she graduates from our doctoral program in Education Leadership and Organizational Development.

Dr. Felli also earned her superintendent certification while pursuing her doctorate.

Congratulations on your hard work!
Go change the world!



College of Education and Human Development, University of Louisville
Jefferson County Public Schools

CELEBRATING OUR SUMMER GRADUATES

Join the program faculty for the Education Administration and Leadership program as we congratulate Dr. Eric Neely as he graduates from our doctoral program in Education Leadership and Organizational Development.

Dr. Neely is the principal at Bryan Station Middle School in Fayette County, Kentucky.

Not only did he complete his doctoral degree, he also completed his superintendent certification!

Congratulations on setting a high bar for excellence!

Go change the world!



College of Education and Human Development, University of Louisville
Fayette County Public Schools
James E. McMillin

CELEBRATING OUR SUMMER GRADUATES

Join the program faculty for the Education Administration and Leadership program as we congratulate Dr. Irma Bektic as she graduates from our doctoral program in Education Leadership and Organizational Development.

Dr. Bektic is the Math Instructional Lead Elementary Zone 2, JCPS.

Congratulations on your hard work!
Go change the world!

If UofL sponsored an August graduation ceremony, it would be this week—so let’s celebrate our August Class of 2026!
College of Education and Human Development, University of LouisvilleJefferson County Public Schools Fayette County Public Schools

Congratulations are in order!!

Promotions recognized at the CEHD College Meeting today for the LEAD Department include Dr. Denise Cumberland-Full Professor, Dr. Anastasia Miller-Associate Clinical Professor, and our own Dr. Deborah Powers- Associate Clinical Professor!

Each received a UofL themed gift and congratulations from the college faculty!

Congratulations!

Virtual orientation for our new EdD Cohort, Block 29, is in the books!

We are 17 strong!

And…we’re off!

The Cards continue to set the standard for excellence!

Congratulations, Dr. Rebecca Hicks-Hawkins on your new role. We are incredibly proud of you and we will be cheering you on!



Jefferson County Public Schools
College of Education and Human Development, University of Louisville

Another doctoral candidate setting a standard of excellence! Congratulations to Block 27 EdD candidate Shauna Evans on her new role with Jefferson County Public Schools. The future Dr. Evans is the Academic Literacy Specialist K12 for the district.

Our students are amazing balancing work, home, and grad school.

Join me in congratulating Shauna and wishing her well as she completes her doctoral journey with us!




College of Education and Human Development, University of LouisvilleJefferson County Public Schools