Education

B.S. Elementary Education, Martin Luther College

M.S. Curriculum and Instruction, Concordia University Wisconsin

Ed.D. Leadership, Innovation and Continuous Improvement, Concordia University Wisconsin

Background

I have served for over 25 years in K-12 education.  I began my career as a high school instructor and dormitory supervisor.  I have taught all subjects from grades 5-10. I served for eight years as an assistant principal and fourteen years as a principal.  I have enjoyed serving as a mentor for future administrators and teachers. 

As Assistant Professor of Education I teach courses on educational diversity, middle and secondary instructional methods, home and school partnerships, and social studies.

RESEARCH INTERESTS 

• Educational leadership
• Principals’ leadership style 
• Teachers’ job satisfaction 

TEACHING 

• Middle and Secondary Instructional Methods 
• Education diversity 
• Home and school partnerships 

SCHOLARLY WORKS

Washburn, B. B. (2023). The Relationship of Principals’ Leadership Style on Teachers’ Job  Satisfaction [Ed.D., Concordia University Wisconsin]. In ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. 

SERVICE

• WLC Center for Christian Leadership, Coach 

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• Association for Supervision and Curriculum Instruction