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Edward Charles Fletcher Jr. University of South Florida
College of Education
Department of Leadership, Counseling, Adult, Career and Higher Education
4202 East Fowler Avenue – Stop EDU105
Tampa, Florida 33620-5650
(813) 974-0029 (office)
(309) 310-2446 (mobile)
EDUCATION
2009 Ph.D., Workforce Development and Education, Ohio State University, Columbus
2006 M.Ed., Career and Technical Education, University of Missouri, Columbia
2002 B. S., Business and Marketing Education, University of Missouri, Columbia
EMPLOYMENT
2016-Present Associate Professor
University of South Florida, Tampa FL
Department of Leadership, Counseling, Adult, Career and Higher Education
College of Education
Career and Workforce Education
2010-2016 Assistant Professor
University of South Florida, Tampa FL
Department of Leadership, Counseling, Adult, Career and Higher Education
College of Education
Career and Workforce Education
2009-2010 Assistant Professor
Illinois State University, Normal IL
Department of Marketing
College of Business
Business Teacher Education
RESEARCH AGENDA Dr. Fletcher’s research agenda focuses on understanding the role and impact of career and
technical education school reform efforts (i.e., career academies) on student schooling
experiences, achievement, and engagement, as well as improving outcomes as students transition
from secondary to postsecondary education and work – particularly for students of diverse ethnic
and racial backgrounds.
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PUBLICATIONS
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
Fletcher, E., Warren, N., & Hernandez-Gantes, V. (2018). Preparing high school students for a
changing world: College, career, and future ready learners. Career and Technical
Education Research, 43(1), 77-97. https://doi.org/10.5328/cter43.1.77
Hernandez-Gantes, V., Keighobadi, S., & Fletcher, E. (2018). Building community bonds,
bridges, and linkages to promote the career readiness of high school students in the
United States. Journal of Education and Work, 31(2), 190-203. doi:
10.1080/13639080.2018.1434871.
Fletcher, E. (2018). Characteristics of career and technical education faculty across
institutions of higher education in the United States. International Journal of Adult
Vocational Education and Technology, 9(1), 42-58. doi: 10.4018/IJAVET.2018010104
Mackenzie, D., Tan, T., Fletcher, E., & Jackson-Williams, A. (2017). Effect of major re-
selection advising on undergraduate students’ academic performance. NACADA Journal,
37(1). doi: 10.12930/NACADA-15-029
Fletcher, E., & Chang, M. (2017). Feedback from the triad relationship as predictors of the
satisfaction of student teachers. Business Teacher Education Journal, 43, 61-68.
Hernandez-Gantes, V., Jenkins, S., & Fletcher, E. (2017). Promoting active and sustained
school-business partnerships: An exploratory case study of an IT academy. Journal of
Research in Technical Careers, 1(2), 26-35. doi: https://doi.org/10.9741/2578-2118.1023
Fletcher, E. (2017). Exploring the perspectives of career and workforce education graduate
students regarding their experiences in an online degree program. The Journal of
Research in Business Education, 58(2), 23-38.
Fletcher, E. & Gordon, H. (2017). The status of career and technical education
undergraduate and graduate programs in the United States. Peabody Journal of
Education, 92(1), 236-253. doi: 10.1080/0161956X.2017.1302219
Fletcher, E. & DiCicco, M. (2017). Exploring teacher concerns of pre-collegiate urban
teaching academy students. The Teacher Educator, 52(2), 114-137. doi:
10.1080/08878730.2016.1264525
Fletcher, E. & Tyson, W. (2017). Bridging technical skills gaps between high
school students and local employers. Journal of Research in Technical Careers, 1(1), 20-
31.
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Fletcher, E., Nguema, A., & Ashford, S. (2016). How field experiences influence perceptions of
learning to teach in a pre-collegiate urban teaching academy program. Action in Teacher
Education, 38(3), 278-296.
Fletcher, E., & Ashford, S. (2016). Unintended consequences of a state accountability policy in
a pre-collegiate urban teaching academy program. The Journal of Research in Business
Education, 57(2), 26-41.
Fletcher, E. & Tyson, W. (2016). A longitudinal analysis of young adult pathways to STEMH
occupations. Career and Technical Education Research, 41(3), 191-211. doi:
10.5328/cter40.3.191
Fletcher, E. (2015). We “Grow Our Own”: A multi-case study of a high school urban
teaching academy. Business Teacher Education Journal.
Fletcher, E., Gordon, H., Asunda, P., & Zirkle, C. (2015). A 2015 status study of career and
technical education programs in the United States. Career and Technical Education
Research, 40(3), 191-211. doi: 10.5328/cter40.3.191
Fletcher, E., & Djajalaksana, Y. (2015). Instructional strategy preferences in the career and
technical education classroom. The Journal of Research in Business Education, 57(1),
32-56.
Cox, E., Hernandez-Gantes, V., & Fletcher, E. (2015). Student participation in career
academies within a school district: Who participates, what makes a difference? Career
and Technical Education Research, 40(1), 11-27. doi:
http://dx.doi.org/10.5328/cter40.1.11
Fletcher, E., Lasonen, J., & Hernandez-Gantes, V. (2014). We don't just make cookies:
Practitioners' perspectives on the viability of career and technical education in the United
States. Career and Technical Education Research, 39(1), 55-78. doi:
10.5328/cter39.1.55.
Fletcher, E., & Djajalaksana, Y. (2014). Career and technical education teachers’ use of
instructional strategies in the P-12 classroom. Workforce Education Forum, 37(1), 1-22.
Fletcher, E., & Djajalaksana, Y. (2014). Predictors of instructional strategy use of
faculty in career and technical education programs: Signature pedagogies of the field.
International Journal of Adult Vocational Education and Technology, 5(3), 45-65. doi:
10.4018/ijavet.2014070104
Cox, E., Hernandez-Gantes, V., & Fletcher, E. (2014). Who participates in high school career
academies?: A descriptive analysis of six-year enrollment trends in a southeastern school
district. International Journal of Adult Vocational Education and Technology, 5(3), 66-
81. Doi: 0.4018/ijavet.2014070105.
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Fletcher, E. (2014). High school students’ exposure to diversity in an urban teaching
academy and their conceptions of its place in future practice. The Urban Review. 46(4).
doi: 10.1007/s11256-013-0270-5
Fletcher, E., Lasonen, J., & Hernandez-Gantes, V. (2013). Opening doors for career
advancement: Masters' students insight on program participation. International Journal
of Adult Vocational Education and Technology, 4(4), 38-54. doi:
10.4018/IJAVET.20131001
Fletcher, E., Lasonen, J., & Hernandez-Gantes, V. (2013). What is CTE? Practitioners
struggle to define their field in the United States. International Journal of Adult
Vocational Education and Technology, 4(1), 16-30. doi: 10.4018/IJAVET.20130101
Fletcher, E. (2013). Investigating the challenges of developing business education
student teachers: Perspectives from university supervisors. Career and Technical
Education Research, 38(2), 87-103. doi: 10.5328/cter38.2.87
Fletcher, E., Djajalaksana, Y., & Eison, J. (2012). Instructional strategy use of faculty in career
and technical education. Journal of Career and Technical Education, 27(1), 69-83.
Fletcher, E. (2012). Business education university supervisors’ challenges in
fulfilling their supervisory roles and responsibilities. The Journal of Research in Business
Education, 54(2), 1-15.
Fletcher, E. (2012). Demographics, tracking, and expectations in adolescence as determinants of
employment status in adulthood: A study of school-to-work transitions. Career and
Technical Education Research, 37(2), 103-119. doi: 10.5328/cter37.2.103
Fletcher, E. (2012). Predicting the influence of demographic differences and schooling
experience in adolescence on occupational choice in adulthood. Career and Technical
Education Research, 37(2), 121-139. doi: 10.5328/cter37.2.121
Fletcher, E., & Cox, E. (2012). Exploring the meaning African American students ascribe to
their participation in high school career academies and the challenges they experience.
The High School Journal, 96(1), 4-19. doi: 10.1353/hsj.2012.0017
Fletcher, E. (2012). Business education university supervisors’ perspectives of mentor teachers’
competencies. Journal of Career and Technical Education, 27(1), 56-71.
Fletcher, E., Mountjoy, K., & Bailey, G. (2012). Determining the professional
development needs of business education mentor teachers. Workforce Education Forum,
36(1), 21-43.
Fletcher, E., Gies, M., & Hodge, S. (2011). Exploring persistence, challenges, and barriers of
doctoral students. Multicultural Learning and Teaching, 6(1) 1-23. doi: 10.2202/2161-
2412.1073.
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Fletcher, E., Mountjoy, K., & Bailey, G. (2011). Examining the level of content knowledge
of recent business education graduates. Career and Technical Education Research, 36(1),
27-47. doi: 10.5328/cter36.1.27
Fletcher, E., Mountjoy, K., & Bailey, G. (2011). Exploring the preparedness of
business education teacher candidates for their internships: The perspectives of mentor
teachers. International Journal of Adult Vocational Education and Technology, 2(4), 28-
42. doi: 0.4018/javet.20111001
Fletcher, E., Mountjoy, K., & Bailey, G. (2011). Exploring concerns of business student
teachers. The Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, 53(1), 14-27.
Fletcher, E. & Zirkle, C. (2009). The relationship of high school curriculum tracks to degree
attainment and occupational earnings. Career and Technical Education Research, 34(2)
81-102. doi: 10.5328/CTER34.2.81
Fletcher, E. (2006). The effects of the No Child Left Behind legislation on career and
technical education. Career and Technical Education Research, 30(3), 1-20. doi:
10.5328/CTER31.3.157
Peer Reviewed Articles Submitted for Review
Fletcher, E., Smith, C., & Hernandez-Gantes, V. (Revised/Resubmitted). IT takes a village:
A case study of internal and external supports of an urban high school magnet career
academy. Urban Education
Fletcher, E., Warren, N., & Hernandez-Gantes, V. (Revised/Resubmitted). The high school
academy as a laboratory of equity, inclusion, and safety. The High School Journal.
Fletcher, E., Hernandez-Gantes, V., & Smith, C. (Under Review). This is my neighborhood: An
exploration of culturally relevant agency to support high school Latina(o) students in an
urban career academy. Journal of School Leadership.
Non-Peer Reviewed Journal Article
Johnston, S., Fletcher, E., Ginn, G., & Stein, D. (2010). Retirement transitions from the military
to the civilian workforce: The perspective of U.S. Marine Corps noncommissioned
officers. Career Planning and Adult Development Journal, 26(1), 74-95.
Peer-Reviewed Book Chapters
Fletcher, E. (in press). The business education curriculum in the educational system. In
B. McEwen (Ed.), Effective methods of teaching business education in the 21st century.
Washington, DC: National Business Education Association.
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Fletcher, E. (2016). Innovative strategies for integrating ethics into the classroom. In
D. Fisher (Ed.), Innovative instructional strategies in business education (pp. 127-
139).Washington, DC: National Business Education Association.
Fletcher, E. (2014). Inside the black box: African American male students' educational
experiences and outcomes as a result of participation in career and technical education.
In J. Moore & C. Lewis (Eds.), African American male students in PreK-12 schools:
Informing research, policy, and practice (pp. 243-265). United Kingdom: Emerald
Publishing.
Hernandez, V., & Fletcher, E. (2013). The need for integrated workforce development
systems to broaden the participation of underrepresented students in STEM-related fields.
In R. Palmer & L. Wood (Eds.), Community colleges and STEM: Examining
underrepresented racial and ethnic (pp. 37-55). New York, NY: Routledge.
Fletcher, E. (2012). Trends and patterns of career and technical education for urban African
American youth. In J. Moore & C. Lewis (Eds.), African American students in urban
schools: Critical issues and solutions for achievement. New York: Peter Lang Publishers.
Fletcher, E. (2012). Current career and workforce education doctoral students’
perceived benefits, challenges, and experiences in an online degree program. In V. Wang
(Ed.), Handbook of research on technologies for improving the 21st century workforce:
Tools for Lifelong Learning (pp. 287-301). Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference.
Fletcher, E., & Zirkle, C. (2010). Career and technical education’s role in alternative teacher
licensure. In V. Wang (Ed.), Definitive readings in the history, philosophy, practice and
theories of career and technical education (pp. 103-124). Hershey, PA: Information
Science Reference.
Zirkle, C., Fletcher, E., Sander, K., & Briggs, J. (2010). Certification and licensure requirements
for career and technical educators. In V. Wang (Ed.), Definitive readings in the history,
philosophy, practice and theories of career and technical education (pp. 147-166).
Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference.
Fletcher, E., & Zirkle, C. (2010). Examining the impact of tracking on long-term student
outcomes. In V. Wang (Ed.), Definitive readings in the history, philosophy, practice and
theories of career and technical education (pp. 191-213). Hershey, PA: Information
Science Reference.
Fletcher, E. & Zirkle, C. (2009). Career and technical education in light of the No Child Left
Behind legislation. In V. Wang (Ed.), Handbook of research on e-learning
applications for career and technical education: Technologies for vocational training
(pp. 495-507). Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference.
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Zirkle, C., & Fletcher, E. (2009). Access barriers experienced by adults in distance education
courses and programs. In V. Wang (Ed.), Handbook of research on e-learning
applications for career and technical education: Technologies for vocational training.
Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference.
Zirkle, C., & Fletcher, E. (2009). Utilization of distance education in career and technical
education teacher education. In V. Wang (Ed.), The handbook of research on e-
learning applications for career and technical education: Technologies for vocational
training. Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference.
Hite, R., Fletcher, E., Bruening, P., Durr, A., Yontz, B., Zatezalo, R., et al. (2009). The
preparation, roles, and responsibilities of teacher educators. In A. Selkirk & M.
Tichenor (Eds.), Teacher education: Policy, practice, and research. Hauppage, NY:
Nova Publishers.
FUNDED GRANTS
2016-2019 National Science Foundation
Principal Investigator: Edward Fletcher
Co-Principal Investigators: Victor Hernandez-Gantes (USF) and Katherine Blasik
(National Academy Foundation-NAF)
Title: The IT College and CAREERS Readiness Project: Career Academy
Research on Educational Experiences and Related Successes (NSF# 1614707)
Total amount funded: $1,176,099.00
Purpose: To examine the experiences and outcomes of high school students
participating in three National Academy Foundation Information Technology
career academies.
2015-2019 National Science Foundation
Principal Investigator: Will Tyson
Co-Principal Investigators: Edward Fletcher (USF) and Danielly Orozco
(Florida Advanced Technological Education Center)
Title: PathTech LIFE: A National Survey of LIFE (Learning, Interests, Family,
and Employment) Experiences Influencing Pathways into Advanced Technologies
(NSF# 1501999)
Total amount funded: $933,617.00
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to construct, test, validate, and analyze a
national survey to identify the characteristics of Engineering Technology (and
related disciplines) community college students, their academic pathways, career
goals, and school-work-life balance issues that impact their decisions to enroll,
return for further coursework, and/or pursue a certificate or degree.
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2011-2015 National Science Foundation
Principal Investigator: Will Tyson
Quantitative Researcher: Edward Fletcher
Title: PathTech: Successful Academic and Employment Pathways in Advanced
Technologies (NSF# 1104214)
Total amount funded: $1,196,790.00
Purpose: The purpose of the research project is to examine the progression of
students from high school into advanced technology degree programs at
community colleges and into the workforce.
2013-2014 New Researcher Grant, University of South Florida
Principal Investigator: Edward Fletcher
Title: Exploring the Meaning Urban Teaching Academy Students Ascribed to
Their Participation
Total amount funded: $10,000.00
Purpose: The purpose of the research was to explore the meaning students
ascribed to their participation in three high school Urban Teaching Academy
programs.
2011-2012 Delta Pi Epsilon Research Foundation
Principal Investigator: Edward Fletcher
Title: Investigating the Challenges of Developing Business Education Student
Teachers: Perspectives from University Supervisors
Total amount funded: $2,000.00
Purpose: The purpose of the research project was to explore perspectives of
business education university supervisors in terms of their challenges and issues
encountered when preparing future business education teachers.
PRESENTATIONS
Keynote Presentation
Fletcher, E. (2012). The impact of high school curriculum tracking in the United States on
postsecondary and labor market outcomes in adulthood. Invited Keynote Seminar
Presentation at the Finnish Institute for Educational Research in the University of
Jyvaskyla. Jyvaskyla, Finland.
Peer-Reviewed Conference Presentations
Fletcher, E., & Hernandez-Gantes, V. (2018). Preliminary findings and sharing best practices
from year two of the IT college and CAREERS readiness project. Symposium at the NAF
Next Conference, Washington, DC.
Fletcher, E., & Hernandez-Gantes, V. M. (2018). Preparing students to be college, career,
and future ready. Poster presentation at the Annual National Science Foundation’s
STELAR-ITEST Principal Investigator & Evaluator Summit, Washington, DC.
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Fletcher, E., & Hernandez-Gantes, V. M. (2018). Promoting equity, inclusion and safety
through a high school academy in the United States. Paper presented at the Stockholm
International Conference on Vocational Education & Training, Stockholm Sweden.
Fletcher, E., Jenkins, S., & Hernandez-Gantes, V. (2018). Promoting career readiness
through business partnerships: An exploratory case study of an information technology
academy. Roundtable presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational
Research Association, New York, NY.
Fletcher, E., Warren, N., & Hernandez-Gantes, V. M. (2017). Exploring the school
culture of a high school IT academy. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the
Association for Career and Technical Education Research, Nashville, TN.
Hernandez-Gantes, V. M., Keighobadi, S., & Fletcher, E. (2017). Promoting career
readiness in high school: An exploratory case study. Paper presented at the Annual
Meeting of the Association for Career and Technical Education Research (ACTER),
Nashville, TN.
Fletcher, E. (2017). Preliminary findings from year one of the IT college and CAREERS
readiness project. Paper presented at the NAF Next Conference, Dallas, Texas.
Fletcher, E. (2017). A multi-case study analysis of high school information technology academies
following the National Academy Foundation’s model. Paper presented at the National
Business Education Association Conference, Chicago, Illinois.
Fletcher, E., & Hernandez-Gantes, V. M. (2017). Career academy research on educational
experiences and related success: The IT College and Career Readiness Project. Poster
presentation at the Annual National Science Foundation’s STELAR-ITEST Principal
Investigator & Evaluator Summit, Washington, DC.
Fletcher, E., & Tyson, W. (2017). Examining enrollment decisions and life challenges of adult
learners in engineering technology. American Educational Research Association.
Washington, DC.
Hernandez-Gantes, V., Fletcher, E., Bartlett, J., & Gordon, H. (2017). Overview of journals in
career and technical education: Status, issues, and opportunities for publication.
American Educational Research Association. Washington, DC.
Fletcher, E., & Hernandez-Gantes, V. (2016). The IT college and CAREERS
readiness project. Presentation at the on campus session held at the University of South
Florida’s Career and Workforce Education meeting, Tampa, Florida.
Fletcher, E. & Tyson, W. (2016). PathTech LIFE: Constructing a national survey of engineering
technology students. Engineering Technology Forum. Daytona Beach, FL.
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Fletcher, E., Gordon, H., & Hernandez-Gantes, V. (2016). A national discussion of the current
status of career and technical education programs. American Educational Research
Association. Washington, DC.
Tyson, W., & Fletcher, E. (2016). Skills developed and skills desired: Bridging skills gaps
between career academy students and local employers. American Educational Research
Association. Washington, DC.
Fletcher, E. (2016). A 2015 national snapshot of student enrollment in CTE
programs. Association for Career and Technical Education Research Conference. Las
Vegas, NV.
Fletcher, E. (2015). The status of career and technical education programs in the United States.
National Business Education Association Conference. Las Vegas, NV.
Fletcher, E. (2015). Schooling and occupational status attainment: Learning from longitudinal
data. American Educational Research Association. Chicago, IL.
Tyson, W., & Fletcher, E. (2015). A longitudinal analysis of young adult pathways to STEMH
occupations. American Educational Research Association. Chicago, IL.
Fletcher, E. (2015). Explorative inquiry concerns of pre-collegiate urban teaching academy
students. National Business Education Association Conference. Chicago, IL.
Fletcher, E., Djajalaksana, Y., & Eison, J. (2014). Signature pedagogies of faculty in career and
technical education. Association for Career and Technical Education Research.
Nashville, TN.
Cox, E., Hernadez-Gantes, V., & Fletcher, E. (2014). Predictors of career academy enrollment
in a local school district. American Educational Research Association. Philadelphia, PA.
Fletcher, E. (2014). Instructional strategy use in the P-12 business and marketing education
classroom. National Business Education Association Conference. Los Angeles, CA.
Fletcher, E. & Ashford, S. (2014). Pre-collegiate urban teaching academy student perspectives
on diversity. Association for Career and Technical Education Research. Nashville, TN.
Cox, E., Hernandez-Gantes, V., & Fletcher, E. (2013). Who participates in high school career
academies?: A descriptive analysis of six-year enrollment trends in a local district.
Association for Career and Technical Education Research. Las Vegas, NV.
Fletcher, E., & Cox, E. (2013). “Preparation for Next Level”: The meaning African
American students ascribe to participation in career academies. American Educational
Research Association. San Francisco, CA.
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Fletcher, E. (2013). Signature pedagogies of business and marketing education
Faculty. National Association for Business Teacher Education. Atlanta, GA.
Fletcher, E., Asunda, P., Hagler, B., Hernandez-Gantes, V., & McCaskey, S. (2013). Crafting
publishable manuscripts for the Journal of Career and Technical Education. Association
for Career and Technical Education Research. Las Vegas, NV.
Fletcher, E., & Cox, E. (2012). Not Just Going Through the Motions”: African
American Students Describe the Value Added by Participation in Career Academies.
Association for Career and Technical Education Research. Atlanta, GA.
Fletcher, E., Lasonen, J., & Hernandez-Gantes, V. (2012). An exploration of Masters’
students conception of the field of career and technical education. Association for
Career and Technical Education Research. Atlanta, GA.
Fletcher, E., (2012). Perspectives of university supervisors regarding competencies of student
teachers. Association for Research in Business Education – Delta Pi Epsilon. Cincinnati,
OH.
Fletcher, E., Mountjoy, K., & Bailey, G. (2012). Challenges of business education
mentor teachers in developing their student teachers. National Association for Business
Teacher Education. Boston, MA.
Fletcher, E., & Hernandez-Gantes, V. (2011). The status of career and technical education
masters programs in the United States. Proceedings from the Association for Career and
Technical Education Research Conference. St. Louis, MO.
Fletcher, E. (2011). Demographic differences and schooling experience as predictors of career
choice. Proceedings from the Association for Career and Technical Education Research
Conference. St. Louis, MO.
Fletcher, E., Mountjoy, K., & Bailey, G. (2011). Exploring the meaning business education
teacher candidates ascribed to their student teaching experiences and the challenges and
concerns they encountered. Proceedings from the Delta Pi Epsilon Conference,
Indianapolis, IN.
Fletcher, E. (2010). Demographic variables, high school curriculum tracks, and employment
expectations as predictors of employment status. Proceedings from the Association for
Career and Technical Education Research Conference. Las Vegas, NV.
Fletcher, E., Mountjoy, K., & Bailey, G. (2010). Examining the level of content knowledge of
recent business education graduates. Proceedings from the Delta Pi Epsilon Conference.
Philadelphia, PA.
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Fletcher, E., Gies, M., & Hodge, S. (2010). Exploring the meaning doctoral candidates’ ascribed
to their persistence and challenging experiences. Proceedings from the Hawaii
International Conference on Education. Honolulu, Hawaii.
Fletcher, E., & Zirkle, C. (2009). The relationship of high school curriculum tracks to degree
attainment and occupational earnings. Proceedings from the Association for Career and
Technical Education Research Conference. Nashville, TN.
Fletcher, E., Chang, M., & Davis, H. (2009). Support from the triad relationship and structure of
the student teaching internship as predictors of overall student teaching satisfaction.
Poster presentation at the American Psychological Association Conference. Toronto,
Ontario, Canada.
Fletcher, E. (2009). Exploring the meaning doctoral candidates ascribed to their persistence,
and the challenges and barriers they experienced. 2009 Edward F. Hayes Graduate
Research Forum. The Ohio State University. (1st Place Winner)
Fletcher, E. (2009). The relationship of high school curriculum tracks to degree attainment and
occupational earnings. Paper presented at the Spring 2009 Workforce Development and
Education Forum. Columbus, Ohio.
Fletcher, E., & Zirkle, C. (2008). Alternative teacher licensure reexamined: Addressing a
misconception regarding its inception. Proceedings from the Association for Career and
Technical Education Research Conference. Charlotte, NC.
Fletcher, E., Chang, J., & Kong, Y. (2008). Organizational socialization applied to teacher
induction: An emerging conceptual framework. Proceedings from the Academy of
Human Resource Development International Research Conference in the Americas.
Panama City, FL.
Fletcher, E., Chang, J., & Kong, Y. (2008). Teacher induction, teacher preparation, and teacher
retention: An emerging conceptual framework for teacher development. Paper presented
at the Mid-Western Educational Research Association Conference. Columbus, OH
Fletcher, E., Chang, J., & Kong, Y. (2008). Organizational socialization applied to teacher
induction: An emerging conceptual framework. Paper presented at the Spring 2008
Workforce Development and Education Forum. Columbus, Ohio.
Fletcher, E. (2007). No curriculum left behind: The effects of the No Child Left Behind
Legislation on Career and Technical Education. Proceedings from the Association for
Career and Technical Education Conference. Las Vegas, NV.
Johnston, S., Fletcher, E., Ginn, G., & Stein, D. (2007). Adult career transitions: Exploring the
concerns of military retirees. Proceedings from the Midwest Research-to-Practice
Conference in Adult, Continuing, Community, and Extension Education. Muncie, IN:
Ball State University.
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Fletcher, E. (2007). The condition of schools: What teacher candidates must know. Paper
presented at the Mid-Western Educational Research Association Conference. St. Louis,
MO.
Hite, R., & Fletcher, E. (2007). Coursework and demonstrations of learning for preparing
teacher educators. Paper presented at the Mid-Western Educational Research
Association Conference. St. Louis, MO.
Zirkle, C., & Fletcher, E. (2007). From alternative licensure to the Ph.D.: A strategy for
developing quality CTE teachers. Presentation at the Association for Career and
Technical Education Conference. Las Vegas, NV.
Fletcher, E. (2007). No curriculum left behind: The effects of the No Child Left Behind
legislation on career and technical education. Paper presented at the Spring 2007
Workforce Development and Education Forum. Columbus, Ohio.
Johnston, S., Fletcher, E., Ginn, G., & Stein, D. (2007). Adult career transitions: Exploring the
concerns of military retirees. Paper presented at the Spring 2007 Workforce
Development and Education Forum. Columbus, Ohio.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
2014 Certified Online Educator, University of South Florida
2005-2010 Business and Marketing Education (6-12), State of Texas
2002-2005 Business and Marketing Education (6-12), State of Missouri
TEACHING EXPERIENCES & COURSES TAUGHT
Equity in Schools and the Workplace, Undergraduate Course
University of South Florida
The course focuses on issues related to equity in schools and the workplace including legal,
ethical, psychological, sociological, and economic factors. Gender, race, culture, ethnicity, and
sexual orientation are considered. Factors which contribute to stereotyping, bias, and prejudice,
and issues of hate and violence are examined for the purposes of social and personal change and
integration.
Improving Career and Technical Education Programs, Masters Course
University of South Florida
This course is designed to facilitate the development of essential understandings of the nature
and use of research strategies as a means to support improvement strategies, involving data
collection, analysis, and dissemination/reporting/presentation.
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Foundations and Philosophies of Career and Workforce Education, PhD Course
University of South Florida
This course examines the concept of work and our nation’s workforce development system
including school-based and non-school based education and training. The historical
development, philosophical perspectives, and social and economic foundations of education and
training for work are considered.
School and Community Relations, Masters Course
University of South Florida
This course discusses maintaining positive relations between career and technical education
(CTE) programs and stakeholders, enhancing CTEs image, interacting with students, parents,
businesses, and marketing the program is critical to the sustainability and viability of CTE
programs
Administration of Local Programs, Masters Course
University of South Florida
This course helps students develop a working understanding of the roles and functions
administrators need to organize and operate career and technical education programs. In addition,
participants will develop an understanding of administrative strategies that work under current
program designs for career and technical education.
Practicum in Career and Technical Education, Masters Course
University of South Florida
The practicum facilitates the production of a self-assessment report of program participation and
the implications for professional practice upon completion of the master's degree in career and
technical education. The capstone practicum project represents an extension of work initiated in
the Improving CTE Programs course using action research strategies to document the merit of
improvement practices.
Career and Workforce Education Program Planning and Implementation, PhD Course
University of South Florida
This course is designed to help students gain a working understanding of planning and
implementation issues and approaches, and the implications for practical applications to the
conceptualization of programs and practices in career and workforce education.
Instructional Development in Career and Workforce Education, PhD Course
University of South Florida
This course involves an in-depth examination of theories, principles and applications of
contextual teaching and learning (CTL) and similar instructional approaches such as applied
learning and authentic learning. A focus is also on the preparation and instructional development
of future teachers. The course further examines research on issues related to effective
instructional practices in higher education as well as in online environments.
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Program Planning and Implementation in Career and Workforce Education, PhD Course
University of South Florida
This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to participate in the initial
determination, planning, organization and implementation of new or expanded adult, career and
technical education institutions or programs
Emerging Workplace Competencies, Masters Course
University of South Florida
This course provides an interactive exploration of emerging workplace competencies through
analysis, research, and work-based experiences for the purpose of professional development and
program improvement. The goal of this course is to examine what skills are necessary for
success in the 21st century workforce. It also explores whether entrants to the workforce,
graduates of high school, and graduates of two-year and four-year higher education institutions
have the skills needed to be successful.
Issues and Trends in Career and Technical Education, Masters Course
University of South Florida
This course is designed to provide an overview of the field of CTE, including its purpose,
history, and current trends: an emphasis is on forces significantly shaping the field of CTE and
its relationship with workforce education and K-12 academic education.
The Preparation and Development for Teaching, Masters Course
University of South Florida
This course is designed to enrich students’ knowledge of issues related to the teaching
profession. Students in this course examine a broad range of topics impacting the teaching
profession, including: (a) teaching in face-to-face vs. online settings; (b) teacher knowledge and
how it develops; (c) P-12 teacher preparation (d) teaching diverse learners; (e) the professional
development of practicing teachers; (f) student-centered instructional practices; and (g) teaching
adults as well as teaching in higher education.
Curriculum Enhancement in Career and Technical Education, Masters Course
University of South Florida
This course discusses curriculum development as well as trends and issues in CTE school reform
at the K-12 and postsecondary education levels.
Supervision of Local Programs, Masters Course
University of South Florida
This course examines factors involved in the supervision of instruction, including plans for
teacher education, improvement of instruction, coordination of activities, and personnel relations.
Student Teaching Supervision, Undergraduate Course
Illinois State University
Evaluated and provided feedback to business education student teachers regarding their teaching
performances. Collaborated with local school teachers, administrators, and personnel.
Input Technologies and Advanced Document Creation, Undergraduate Course
Illinois State University
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Developed students’ skills related to Web 2.0 technologies, wikis, SecondLife, speech
recognition, webpage design, desktop publishing, and word processing.
Advanced Microcomputer Applications for the Professional, Undergraduate Course
Illinois State University
Developed students’ skills in widely used microcomputer application software,
including Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word, Dragon Naturally Speaking
speech recognition, and Website creation.
Educational Technology Information Systems: Planning and Implementation,
Undergraduate Course
Illinois State University – Normal
Discussed the role of information technology systems in educational settings. Included
developing skills in evaluating hardware and software, developing technology plans and policies,
implementing and evaluating technology systems, using the Internet to solve
educational/learning issues, and keeping current with technological innovation.
Business Teacher, Huston-Tillotson University (HBCU), Austin, TX
Taught Business Computer Information Systems course to Upward Bound high school students
including Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word, and website development.
Business Teacher, Lyndon Baines Johnson High School, Austin, TX
Taught Business Computer Information Systems course to high school students including
Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word, and website development.
Courses Taught as Graduate Teaching Assistant
Essentials of Career & Technical Education Curriculum & Instruction, Undergraduate
Course
Ohio State University, Columbus
Taught and prepared meaningful learning experiences for alternative licensure Career &
Technical Education teachers and traditional business education teacher candidates. This course
examined literature on curriculum and instruction to prepare teacher candidates for designing,
aligning, and continually evaluating course objectives, assessments, and
lessons for K-12 student learning. In addition, the course dealt with establishing synergistic
relationships with colleagues, curriculum specialists, supervisors, administrators, parents, and
other community members.
Student Teaching in Business Education, Undergraduate Course
Ohio State University, Columbus
Supervised and evaluated student teaching internships at local high schools for students seeking
teacher licensure in business. Collaborated with local school teachers, administrators, and
personnel.
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Field Experiences in Business Education, Undergraduate Course
Ohio State University, Columbus
Supervised field placements at local high schools for students seeking teacher licensure in
business, and for students completing internships in business and industry. Collaborated with
local school teachers, administrators, and personnel for the development of teacher candidates.
Maintained licensure files and related documents. Conducted on-campus meetings with students
to reflect on their field experiences.
Business Teaching Methods, Undergraduate Course
Ohio State University, Columbus
Taught undergraduate business education teacher candidates about effective teaching methods
for business instruction at the K-12 level. This course provided an extensive and intensive study
of experiences with the dimensions of planning, instruction, assessment, and management of the
business P-12 classroom.
Principles of Retailing, Undergraduate Course
University of Missouri, Columbia
Taught undergraduate students about retailing concepts.
Introduction to Microcomputers, Undergraduate Course
University of Missouri, Columbia
Taught undergraduate students about computer literacy.
Teacher Development Program (Inquiry into Schools, Communities, &
Society), Undergraduate Course
University of Missouri, Columbia
Graded assignments to prepare undergraduate and graduate students for their student teaching
internship and the completion of professional development documents and electronic portfolios.
Presented topics about my teaching experience and responsibilities of teaching.
Utility Software for Microcomputers, Undergraduate Course
University of Missouri, Columbia
Taught Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel).
WORK EXPERIENCES
2004 Sales Manager, Dillard’s Men’s Department, Northwest Plaza, St. Louis, Missouri
Supervised associates in men’s tailored clothing, furnishings, and sportswear.
Managed human resource responsibilities including recruitment, hiring, training, and
coaching on selling techniques. Reviewed sales associates’ performance (sales).
Assisted in visual merchandising.
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2003-2004 Assistant Sales Manager, Dillard’s Men’s Department, St. Louis Galleria, St.
Louis, Missouri
Supervised associates in men’s tailored clothing, furnishings, and sportswear.
Managed human resource responsibilities including recruitment, hiring, training, and
coaching on selling techniques. Reviewed sales associates’ performance (sales).
Assisted in visual merchandising.
1996-2002 Sales Associate, Sears Home Improvement and Electronics, Columbia, Missouri &
Quincy, Illinois
Assisted customers in purchasing home improvement merchandise and home
electronics merchandise. Trained new associates. Assisted in visual merchandising.
SPECIAL HONORS & AWARDS
2012 Outstanding Beginning Scholar Award
Association for Career and Technical Education Research Conference
2011 Outstanding Research Paper Presentation Award
Association for Career and Technical Education Research Conference
2010 Best Research Paper Award
Delta Pi Epsilon Conference
2010 Outstanding Dissertation Award
University Council for Workforce and Human Resource Education
2009 1st Place Winner (Research Paper/Presentation)
2009 Edward F. Hayes Graduate Research Forum, Ohio State University
2008 Outstanding Ph.D. Student
Workforce Development and Education, Ohio State University
2008 Graduate Teaching Associate Advisory Leadership Award
School of Physical Activity and Educational Services, Ohio State University
2007 Member of the Omicron Tau Theta
Honorary Society for Career and Technical Education Graduate Students
2005 Novice Teacher of the Year Award
Lyndon Baines Johnson High School, Austin, TX
2001-2 President of Pi Omega Pi (Business/Marketing Education Honors Fraternity)
University of Missouri, Columbia
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INTERNATIONAL SERVICE
2018 University Council of Jamaica
Served as Assessor for two Jamaican institutions of higher education. The
assessor is a member of a team of experts who evaluate the curriculum, review
relevant documentation, to make a judgement as to the extent to which required
standards are met. The University Council of Jamaica is the national external
quality assurance for higher education institutions in Jamaica.
NATIONAL SERVICE
2015-Present National Academy Foundation Distinguished Academy Review Visit team
Made high school visits to evaluate schools and determine whether they
implemented the standards equivalent of a distinguished academy.
2014-2015 National Academy Foundation Distinguished Academy Research Advisory
Board
Assisted NAF in evaluating their career academies and determining research
initiatives.
2014-2016 Chair of the Policies Commission on Business and Economic Education
Association for Research in Business Education – Delta Pi Epsilon
2014-2015 Chair of the Career and Technical Education Special Interest Group
American Educational Research Association
2013-2014 Program Chair of the Career and Technical Education Special Interest
Group
American Educational Research Association
2012-Present Journal Co-Editor
Journal of Career and Technical Education (JCTE)
The JCTE is the official journal of Omicron Tau Theta, a national honorary
professional graduate society in the field of Career and Technical Education. The
JCTE is a peer-reviewed journal.
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2012-2016 Treasurer
Association for Career and Technical Education Research
This role includes maintaining and managing all of the financial accounts for the
organization and includes activities such as depositing checks (i.e., membership
dues, conference registration payments, etc.) and paying for expenses such as for
MetaPress, an entity which electronically hosts the volumes and issues of the
Career and Technical Education Research journal. I am also responsible for
providing the organization with a financial report during the annual conference’s
business meetings, making recommendations to the executive committee and
members concerning an annual operating budget, and preparing records for an
audit.
2012-Present Chair of the Publications Committee
Association for Research in Business Education
The charge of the committee is to administer and periodically evaluate the
publications program of the organization.
2012-Present Member of the Membership Committee
Association for Research in Business Education
The charge for this committee is to plan, encourage, and coordinate continuing
efforts to bring new initiates into the organization as well as to foster renewal
efforts among existing members.
2009-2010 High Schools That Work Technical Review Visit team
Illinois State University
Made high school visits to help school leaders identify progress made and plan
next steps to achieve the High Schools That Work program goal: improved
achievement of all students through blending high-level academic and technical
studies. Also, observed how schools were implementing the HSTW key practices
COLLEGE SERVICE
2018 Department Promotion and Tenure Committee Member
Review the tenure application and supplementary files of a tenure earning faculty
member submitting documentation to be tenured and promoted
2017-2018 Technology Committee Member for College of Education
University of South Florida
Guides the Faculty Policy Council and Dean’s Office to optimize technology
initiatives to ensure integration of technology is strategic and to position the
college as a leader in technological innovation
2017-2018 Search Committee Member for College of Education Dean
University of South Florida
Participated in the interview process for candidates of the Dean position within
the College of Education
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2017-2018 Imagining a New and Bright Future for the College of Education Committee
Member
University of South Florida
A taskforce appointed by the Provost to assess the current status of the College of
Education and make recommendations regarding moving forward under new
leadership.
2017-Present College of Education Technology Committee
University of South Florida
Advise the college on technology needs
2015-2017 Faculty Policy Council Representative
University of South Florida
Review and approve new courses and program changes for the graduate and
undergraduate program committees, discuss issues within the college and
university: particularly related to diversity, promotion and tenure, research,
technology, and the university faculty senate
2016 Search Committee Member for Two Associate Dean Positions
University of South Florida
Participated in the interview process for candidates of two Associate Dean
positions within the College of Education
2015 Search Committee Member for Instructor of Counselor Education
University of South Florida
Participated in the interview process for candidates of the position
2012-2013 Vice Chair of Faculty Council
Review and approve new courses and program changes for the graduate and
undergraduate program committees, discuss issues within the college and
university: particularly related to diversity, promotion and tenure, research,
technology, and the university faculty senate
2011-2012 Faculty Council Representative
University of South Florida
2011-2012 Search Committee Member for Instructor of Field Experiences for
Secondary Education
University of South Florida
Review applications and interview candidates for the position
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2007 University Teacher Education Council
The Ohio State University
Assisted in preparation for National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher
Education (NCATE) evaluations. Interviewed with NCATE representatives
regarding the processes and procedures of collaborating with teacher candidates.
Assist in decision-making processes for OSU teacher preparation programs.
2009-2010 Instructional Technology Passport Standards Committee
Illinois State University
Help set policies and standards in regard to developing technological skills for
Illinois State University teacher candidates
2006-2009 Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee
Ohio State University
Made recommendations for enhancing curricula and preparation of CTE teachers.
DEPARTMENTAL SERVICE
2017-Present Mid-Tenure Review Committee Member
University of South Florida
Evaluate a departmental colleague on her scholarship
2010-Present Masters in Career and Technical Education Program Coordinator and
Academic Advisor
University of South Florida
Recruit, advise students, and make programmatic decisions for the Master’s
program in Career and Technical Education
2010 Departmental Annual Review Committee Member
University of South Florida
Served on the departmental annual evaluation committee; reviewed the
performance of faculty members in the department and wrote evaluative
comments for each faculty member
2010-Present Doctoral Student Committees
University of South Florida
Serve on 40 doctoral committees for students in the department and college as
well as serve as Major Professor for doctoral candidates.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS
2011-Present National Association for Business Teacher Education
2009-Present Association for Research in Business Education
2009-2010 Illinois Business Education Association
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2009-2010 Association for Black Academic Employees
2008-2010 Academy of Human Resource Development
2007-Present Association for Career and Technical Education Research
2007-Present American Educational Research Association
2007-2010 Mid-Western Educational Research Association
2004-Present Association for Career and Technical Education
1996-Present National Business Education Association
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