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Sierra's Bio

Passionate About Inspiring Others

I am a former elementary education teacher that stepped away after two and a half years within the general education classroom. Throughout that time, I found myself wanting to do more for the field of education. Since stepping away, I have received my M.S. in Educational studies, have begun my Doctor in Education degree (December 2026) and continue to expand my research and knowledge to better myself and teachers.

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Innovative Leadership is a program that I have been working to implement for a long time. As a teacher, I dealt with many behaviors in my classroom, as many teachers today do as well. There was a constant need to be researching and figuring out different ways to better myself as a teacher so that I could also help my students continue to be successful. My research has been focused on the different student misbehaviors that teachers work with in the general education classroom, and how to find an effective and efficient way to help educators feel confident when dealing with those behaviors. Through my continued education and research, I continue to change and innovate the way I am able to better serve teachers and educators. ​​

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My goal through Innovative Leadership is simple: To help educators feel confident when working with the student misbehaviors within their classroom(s). 

Educational Background

  • Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

    • Northern State University​ (2021)

  • Master of Science in Educational Studies

    • Northern State University​ (2023)

  • Doctor of Education in Applied Leadership​

    • University of Wisconsin Green Bay

    • Expected date: December of 2026​

Areas of Research

  • High Leverage Practices

  • School Leadership Roles

  • Organizational Behavior

  • Experimental Learning Opportunities and Their Effect on Graduation Rates

  • Conduct Disorder in Students within the General Education Classroom

  • Classroom Management

  • Student Behaviors within Classrooms

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