Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership

Purpose/Vision

The Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership (JCEL) publishes, peer-reviewed cases appropriate for use in educational leadership preparation efforts across the globe. The cases provide a narrative and teaching notes with the aim being to prompt rich discussion and inquiry about issues pertinent to educational leadership across global

Journal Co-Editors

Curtis A. Brewer Ph.D. is a Professor at the University of Texas at San Antonio. His research interests include political action by educators, the utilization of democratic theory in educational arenas, and critical policy studies.
Nathern Okilwa, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Both personal and K12 professional experiences have shaped Okilwa's scholarly interests and commitment to educational outcomes for students. Some of Okilwa’s areas of scholarly interest include educational access and equity for underserved students, educational policy, sociocultural influences, school leadership, and international organization of schooling.
Dr. Mark S. Giles is a Professor and the Department Chair in Educational Policy Studies in the College of Education at the University of Illinois Chicago. His scholarship and teaching interests include 20th century African American history focusing on the complexities of racial dynamics and racism on Black communities, African American educational leadership (critical biographies) and Black student agency (K-12 and college/university levels), social justice-equity leadership in schools and colleges, African American spirituality, critical race studies, and qualitative methodologies.
Mariela A. Rodríguez, Ph.D. is a professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at The University of Texas at San Antonio. Her primary area of research focuses on the supportive practices of school leaders working with culturally and linguistically diverse students. She is UCEA Past-President and currently serves as Vice President of AERA Division A.

Associate Editors

Jo Beth Jimerson PhD is Professor of Educational Leadership and the William L. and Betty F. Adams Chair of Education at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. She works with aspiring and practicing campus leaders, as well as aspiring scholars, via TCU’s graduate programs in PK-12 educational leadership. Her research focuses on educational data use, the role of leadership content knowledge in supporting effective coaching and supervision of teachers, and factors affecting school principal resiliency and burnout.

2023 Paula Silver Case Award Recipient

Seen Yet Unseen: A Case of Human Trafficking at Harris High School by
Melinda Lemke University at Buffalo
Erin Bascug University at Buffalo
Ahlea Howard, International Institute of Buffalo

Current/upcoming projects or special calls or initiatives

Education in the Public Square: Educational Leaders’ Responses to Today’s External Challenges, Influences, and Politics

Contact info

Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership
University of Texas at San Antonio
Dept. of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
501 W. César E. Chávez Blvd.
San Antonio, TX 78207
Email-
Curtis Brewer Curtis.brewer@utsa.edu
Mark Giles msgiles@uic.edu
Nathern Okilwa nathern.okilwa@utsa.edu
Mariela Rodriguez mariela.rodriguez@utsa.edu