Imani Akin, Ed.D.
Research and Dissertation Coach,
Department of Leadership and Administration
Dr. Imani Akin enjoys teaching and supporting doctoral students in the Ed.D. and Ed.S programs at ACE and has taught in higher education for over five years. She supports educators and schools districts nationwide by developing and facilitating professional development workshops as a faculty member for ASCD. She has served in elementary and high schools of charter, parochial, and public schools within urban and suburban school districts, supporting exceptional learners as a case manager and department head of special education.
Dr. Akin values collaboration and currently chairs the High Quality Online Teaching and Learning Committee of AACTE. Additionally, she presents her research at national and international conferences and publishes in academic journals.
Education
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Doctorate in Educational Leadership
University of Phoenix -
Master's in Special Education
Chicago State University -
Bachelor's in Communications, Education and Workforce Development
DePaul University -
Degree in Elementary Education
Governors State University
Research Interests
- Special education
- Online learning
- Leadership studies
- Teacher Education
- Higher Education