Amanda Jandris, Ph.D.
Director, Doctoral Research,
Department of Leadership and Administration
Amanda Jandris, Ph.D., received a master’s degree in Secondary Education from Saint Xavier University in Chicago, IL. A native of Illinois and proud graduate of the Chicago Public Schools, Amanda began her teaching career in the southwest suburbs of Chicago teaching middle school science and physical education. She earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Research Methodology (with a minor in Educational Administration) from Loyola University Chicago in 2005. She then began teaching at the university level and has experience as a Professor of Research, IRB Chair, and Executive Director of Doctoral Programs. Amanda joined the ACE faculty in 2021 as a Dissertation Coordinator for the Department of Leadership and Educational Administration and now serves as Director of Doctoral Research. Her research interests and publications focus on the impact of educational initiatives using mixed methods, action research, and advanced quantitative designs.
Education
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Doctorate in Philosophy
Loyola University Chicago -
Master's in Secondary Education
Saint Xavier University -
Bachelor's in Biology
Principia College
Research Interests
- Evaluation of education initiatives to improve student outcomes
- Use of data to support program improvement
- Mixed methods, action research, and quantitative techniques in educational research