THREE YEARS OUT AND EIGHT THOUSAND MILES AWAY: HOW ACTION RESEARCH AND SUPPORT DEVELOPED A SCHOLARLY AND INFLUENTIAL PRACTITIONER

Authors

  • Dr. A. Michael Riskus, Ed.D.
  • Dr. Debby Zambo

Abstract

Due to the globalization of knowledge and opportunities to work around the world, the practical and technical skills needed by school leaders is growing, and because of this, many are seeking advanced degrees. This paper presents the story of a 2011 graduate from an educational doctorate (Ed.D.) program who now works in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, 8,000 miles from where he graduated. The story or narrative in this manuscript is distinct from empirical or other types of research. It simply captures the experience of two individuals in a unique time and place. Mike’s story is used to explain how his action research dissertation skills changed his workplace, both near and far. Paralleling this is the story of a faculty mentor named Debby. Through these two stories, the local and global impact of the Ed.D. is illuminated.

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Published

12/04/2025

How to Cite

Riskus, M., & Zambo, D. (2025). THREE YEARS OUT AND EIGHT THOUSAND MILES AWAY: HOW ACTION RESEARCH AND SUPPORT DEVELOPED A SCHOLARLY AND INFLUENTIAL PRACTITIONER. Journal Of Ethical Educational Leadership, 1(9). Retrieved from https://jecel.sacredheart.edu/index.php/jecel/article/view/82

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 9 (2014): THREE YEARS OUT AND EIGHT THOUSAND MILES AWAY: HOW ACTION RESEARCH AND SUPPORT DEVELOPED A SCHOLARLY AND INFLUENTIAL PRACTITIONER

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