Research Fellows
SPN/NDPC Research Fellows
The Successful Practices Network and National Dropout Prevention Center Research Fellows contribute to the mission of reducing the incidence of dropout and increase high school graduation rates nationwide through research and evidence-based solutions
In their roles with NDPC, Research Fellows have the opportunity to engage in and publish dropout prevention research, present their work at national conferences, and serve as content experts for SPN and NDPC initiatives.
Current Fellows
CAIREN WITHINGTON
Director of Program Review and Effectiveness for the Graduate School
Clemson University
Former Assistant Director of the National Dropout Prevention Center
DR. GREG HICKMAN
Core Faculty/Program Coordinator
Department of Human Services
Walden University
Editor of the Journal of At-Risk Issues
DR. DOLORES STEGELIN
Professor Emeritus of Early Childhood Education
College of Education
Clemson University
DR. EURMON HERVEY
Director of Accreditation at Southern University & A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA
Former Chairman of the National Dropout Prevention Center
DR. SHANAN CHAPPELL MOOTS
Research Analytics and Research Associate Professor
The Center for Educational Partnerships
Old Dominion University
DR. NICOLE PYLE
Associate Professor in the School of Teacher Education and Leadership at Utah State University
DR. DINA PACIS
Associate Professor and Chair
Department of Educational Administration School Counseling and School Psychology
Sanford College of Education
National University
Assistant Editor of the Journal of At-Risk Issues
DR. BEVERLY E. CROSS
Moss Chair of Excellence in Urban
Education University of Memphis
DR. PATRICK O’CONNOR
Associate Professor in the College of Teaching Learning and Curriculum Studies
Kent State University
DR. RANDY NELSON
Program Director
Bethune Cookman University Criminal Justice Administration Graduate Program
Dr. Sandy Bales
Educational Consultant,
Pioneer RESA STEM Teacher Certification Coach,
NISE Educational Consultant, NDPC