Areas of Expertise:
- Education
- Quantitative and qualitative research
- Emotional intelligence
- Counseling
Education:
- Ph.D., 2006, Education, GPA 4.0, Capella University. MS, 1980, Counseling and Human Development, GPA 4.0, Troy University, Total Credit hours earned semester: 35. BSED, 1971, Education, University of Georgia, Cum Laude, ASED, 1969 Chowan University, Magna Cum Laude; additional 12 hours in Education Fort Hays State University, 2016-2017.
Dissertation:
- An Examination of Emotional Intelligence: Its Relationship to Academic Achievement in Army JROTC and the Implications for Education
Research Areas of Interest:
- Education
- Quantitative and qualitative research
- Emotional intelligence
- Counseling,
Certifications and /or Licenses:
- Teaching Certificate GA, 1971/ NC, 1972
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, 2008
- Communication Skills, 1990
- Lions Quest Affiliate Trainer, 1995
- Winning Colors Master Trainer/Certified Advanced Facilitator, 2017
Select Publications:
- Rice, Donna M. (2018). The relationship of emotional intelligence to academic achievement. National Teacher Education Journal, 11(1), 27-32.
- Rice, D. M., Wilson, J., & Bennetts, A. (2018). Effectiveness of a student response system supported curriculum and a middle school leadership program. International Journal of Conceptual Structures and Smart Applications (IJCSSA), 6(1), 48-62. doi:10.4018/IJCSSA.2018010104
- Clapper, T.C., & Rice, D.M. (2017, May). Teaching conflict resolution in the bioecological system: Implementing Winning Colors®. Simulation & Gaming, 48(4), 539-552. doi:10.1177/1046878117709842
- Rice, D.M. (2011), Qualities that exemplify student leadership. ACTE Techniques, 86(5), 28-31.
- Doyle, M., & Rice D. (2002, Nov), A model for instructional leadership. NASSP Principal Leadership.
- Rice, D.M. (Spring 2001), Army's JROTC Program builds character and high caliber capability. Character Education Partnership Newsletter.
Select Professional Experience:
- Board Member: Veterans National Education Program, Marching Elites, Citizenship Project, College Options Foundation. Family Center of HOPE
- Member: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
- Former Member: Association for Secondary School Principals (NASSP), Character Education Partnership (CEP)/taught middle school social studies