Johnny O'Connor, Ph.D.
Johnny O'Connor, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Assessment
Associate Professor
(409) 880-8689 p.
joconnorjr@lamar.edu
Dr. Johnny O’Connor is an assistant professor with the Department of Education Leadership at Lamar University. He has been with the university since 2014. With 16 years of experience in pre-K - 12 education, Dr. O’Connor has held both teaching and executive level leadership positions: Throughout his career, Dr. O'Connor has experienced well-documented success, and has been recognized for his commitment and accomplishments in providing positive educational opportunities. His commendations include being the recipient of the YMCA Achievers Award, Ivy League Education Foundation Award, Iota Phi Lambda – Pearl of Service Award, and TAABSE Men of Distinction Honoree.
Dr. O’Connor’s commitment to academic excellence is evident in his training. He has studied and trained at several universities including: Harvard University-Cambridge, M.A. (urban special education), Rice University (strategic marketing), Texas Southern University (M.B.A.), Southern University (B.S./M.Ed.), Texas A&M University (Ph.D.) and University of Texas-Tyler, Texas (superintendent certificate). Dr. O’Connor has authored and published several book chapters and journal articles, and presented at numerous local, state and national conferences. He is a member of numerous professional and academic organizations.
Courses
EDLD 5345: Human Resource Development
EDLD 5339: Organization Management Issues
EDUD 6352: Qualitative Research
EDLD 5344: School Law
EDUD 6350: Quantitative Research I EDUD 6350 Quantitative Research II
EDUD 6353: Synthesis Seminar
EDUD 6361: Dissertation I Proposal
EDUD 6306: Dynamics of Global Leadership
EDUD 6354: Quantitative Research II EDUD 6353 Synthesis Seminar
EDUD 6362: Dissertation II Proposal Defense
EDUD 6363: Dissertation Ill
EDUD 6364: Dissertation IV
Experience
School support officer – high schools
Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services
Deputy superintendent
Executive Director of Human Resources
Executive Director of Academic Support and Innovation
Director of Special Education
Professional service provider
Special education supervisor
Speech language pathologist
Adjunct professor – School of BusinessResearch and Publications
Bryant, P., Butcher, J., & O'Connor, J . (2016). Improving school leadership: The connection of transformation leadership and psychological well-being of the followers. School Leadership Review, II , 2, 46 - 58.
O'Connor, J & K. Jackson (2016). The Use of iPad Devices and Apps for ASD Students in Special Education and Speech Therapy. In Yefim Kats, Editor, Supporting the education of children with autism spectrum disorders, 267-283. Hershey, PA: IGI Global
O'Connor, J . (2016). Strategic leadership in PK - 12 settings: a multifaceted approach to improving outcomes. In Victor Wang, Editor, Encyclopedia of Strategic Leadership and management, 1588- 160 I. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
O'Connor, J. (2016). A strategic approach to decision making. In Victor Wang, Editor, Encyclopedia of Strategic Leadership and management, 1268 - 1278. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
O'Connor, J. (2016). Interpersonal communication: a strategic perspective. In Victor Wang, Editor, Encyclopedia of Strategic Leadership and management, 318 - 328. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
O'Connor, J. & Butcher, J. (2015). Busy Work: Chapter Reading Versus Relevant Assignments, Preparing Future Ready Education Leaders Through Globalized Online Learning (pp. 165 - 175). Ypsilanti, MI: NCPEA Publications.
Presentations
Hepburn, L., Butcher, J., & O'Connor, J. (2016). It Really Does Take a Village: Increasing Post-Secondary Success Through Self-Determination Development. Texas Council for Exceptional Children 35th Annual Conference, June 29 - July 1. Austin, TX.
*O'Connor, J. (2016). Effective Strategies for Leading a Low Socioeconomic School: Embracing the Challenge. NAAAS National Conference, Feb. 8 - 13, Baton, Rouge, LA.
*O'Connor, J. (2016). Addressing the Issue of Overrepresentation of Minority Students in Special Education. NAAAS National Conference, Feb. 8 - 13, Baton, Rouge, LA.
*Signee, A., O'Connor, J. & Butcher, J. (2016). Supporting Instruction for Students with Emotional Behavior Disorders (EBD): Meeting the Challenge of Building an Inclusive Environment, June 29 - July 1. Austin, TX.
Nicks, R., O'Connor, J., & Martin, G. (Jan. 2015) Principals Perspectives on More or Less Power for Central Office Building Principals and Teachers: Responses from 2800+ Practicing Administrators. Texas Association of School Administrators Midwinter Conference, Jan. 25-28, Austin, TX.
O'Connor, J. & Sprott, K. (Feb. 2015). Professional Learning Communities: Creating Equity Through Design. NAAAS National Conference, Feb. 9 - 14, Baton Rouge, LA.
O'Connor, J. (Feb. 2015). A Qualitative Analysis of Affective Factors That Impact the Recruitment and Retention of Teachers in Urban School Districts. NAAAS National Conference, Feb. 9 - 14, Baton Rouge, LA.
O'Connor, J. & Butcher, J. (Feb. 2015). E-Learning: Meeting the Varied Needs of Adult Learners in Higher Education. TABSE State Conference, Feb. 25 - March 1, Houston, TX.
Butcher, J., Msengi, C., & O'Connor (Oct. 2015) Lamar University Project SUCCESS: A College Readiness Mentoring Program for ELL High School Students. University of New Mexico Annual Mentoring Conference, Oct. 20 - 23. Research.
Poster Sessions
Butcher, J., Msengi, C., & O'Connor (Oct. 2015) Lamar University Project SUCCESS: A College Readiness Mentoring Program for ELL High School Students. University of New Mexico. Annual Mentoring Conference, Oct. 20 - 23.
Service
Department Curriculum Mapping Committee
Policies and Procedures Committee
Department Course Redesign Committee
LCE/TExES Review Committee
Committee Member for TASBE Research Institute
Co-developed and facilitated student leadership forum at a Beaumont ISD middle school
Financial Aid Committee
College Newsletter Committee
Student Organization/Advisor, Lamar University Alliance of Black School Educator
Faculty Search Committee
College Honors Day Committee- College Dissertation Committees, CAEP
TAABSE Conference Planning Committee
IGIGlobal's Editorial Advisory Review Board
Reviewer for Peer Reviewed Journals
Education Sciences, Reviewed Manuscript
The Rural Educator, Reviewed Manuscript