Education
- Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, Saint Louis University
- Dissertation: "The perception of teachers, principals, and superintendents of leadership roles of middle school principals."
- Ed.Sp. in Secondary School Administration, University of Central Missouri
- Thesis: "Comparative Study of the Role of a Counselor"
- M.S. in Secondary School Administration, University of Central Missouri
- B.S. in Secondary Physical Education, Health Education, Driver Education, University of Central Missouri
Selected Publications
- Arnold, M., Perry, R., Watson, R. etal The Practitioner: How Successful Principals Lead and Influence NCPEA Connexions Knowledge Base Project [Online] 2006.
- Harris, S. & Arnold, M., Guidelines for Successful Collaborations among Professors. AASA Journal of Scholarship & Practice Volume 1, No. 1, Spring 2004.
- Harris, S, Arnold, M., Lowery, S & Crocker, C. What factors motivate or inhibit women deciding to become a principal? Advancing Women Journal Volume 10, Number 1, Winter 2002.
- Arnold, M. Whitlock, D. Ellis, B. (2006). An Examination of Tentmaker Ministers in Missouri: Challenges and Opportunities The Journal for Baptist Theology and Ministry New Orleans LA. [On line]
Selected Presentations
- 66th Annual Conference of the National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA), August 2012
- 19th Annual Conference-Within-A-Conference National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA) and National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), April 2008, What Leadership and Learning Do Teachers Expect of a Principal? Teacher’s Perceptions of the Traits of an Effective Principal
- AASA 136th National Conference on Education, February 2004
Related Experience
- Missouri Educator Gateway Assessments (MEGA) Validation and Standard Setting Committee, 2014
- Missouri School Leader Performance Assessment (MoSLPA) – Pilot Scoring Rater, 2014
- MoSLPA - Content Development Team
- Morphet Dissertation Committee (NCPEA) 2013, 2014
- Educational Leadership Review & International Journal of Educational Leadership Preparation-Reviewer, 2004-2005 & 2009-2014 & 2016
- Past Board Member, New Covenant Christian Academy
- Experience as public school administrator, teacher and coach
Professional Organizations
- National Council for Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA)
- Executive Board of Directors 2001-2004; President 2004
- Missouri Professors of Educational Administration (MPEA)
- Executive Board Member – 2001-2005 & 2012 – 2016; President 2004; Executive Director 2007
- Phi Delta Kappa
Church/Community Service
- Attends Crossway Baptist Church, Springfield