CURRICULUM VITA

Corey A. DeHart, Ph.D.

1088 N. Old Grey Ridge Rd.
Maryville, TN 37801
(865) 982-1132 (work)
(865) 776-5575 (cell)
corey.dehart@maryville-schools.org

Professional Goals

Incorporate educational technology tools within my classroom to create a more effective

and robust learning experiences for all of my students.
Serve as a teacher leader for teachers in both my school and district-wide by providing
individual assistance and large-scale professional development in the area of instructional
technology.
Provide my knowledge and expertise in educational leadership and in instructional
technology by serving on policy-making committees at the building and district levels.
Continue to extend my knowledge and skills in instructional Technology by making
connections with other teachers and professional organizations within my field.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Professional Preparation
2011 Ph.D.

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Major: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Doctoral Dissertation: A comparison of four frameworks of
teacher leadership for model fit

1996 M.S.

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Major: Educational Curriculum and Instruction
Concentration: Program evaluation and design
Masters thesis: The effect of a dense schedule of feedback on the
behavioral ratings of a male adolescent sex offender

1987 B.S.

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Major: Secondary Science Education

Additional university coursework

2013 Team Dynamics
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Adult Learning
Coursework leading to a Masters degree
IT as a Profession
in Instructional Technology
Instructional Systems Design
Human-Computer Interaction
Intro Multimedia Instruction
Understanding Online Interaction
Independent Study Digital Citizenship
2012 Online Learning Environments
1997 Special Education certification

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Professional Experience
2014 2015

Teaching AP Physics 1 & 2

Sponsor of Science Olympiad
Assistant Tennis Coach
Member district-wide Digital Citizenship Committee

2013 2014

Physics Teacher
Maryville High School
Maryville City Schools, Maryville, TN

Mathematics Teacher
Maryville High School
Maryville City Schools, Maryville, TN

Taught Geometry and Algebra 2A

Sponsor of Juggling Club and Magic the Gathering Card Game Club

2012 2013

Instrumental in transitioning Leadership Preparation Program (LPP) for certificate, M.S.,

and Ed.S. students from a face-to-face format to an online program.
Taught asynchronous online courses
Responsible for:
o monitoring students electronic portfolios via TaskStream
o advising all graduate students in the Leadership Preparation Program
o developing, administering, and analyzing online assessments of students, mentors,
and university facilitators
o creating informative YouTube videos for students, mentors, faculty, and LPP
steering committee
o conducting interviews of student applicants
o developing program-wide Sharepoint site for collaboration
o providing professional development focused on online instruction for faculty,
adjunct faculty, and practitioner partners
o developing and hosting online webinar for LPP steering committee.

2009 2013

2012

Clinical Assistant Professor, Educational Administration

University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies (ELPS)

Evaluation Specialist
Connections for Education Outreach, Knoxville, TN

Responsible for evaluating all USDOE Math and Science Partnership grant projects in
Tennessee for the Tennessee Department of Education.
Participated in grant review process
Monitored project directors' adherence to USDOE reporting guidelines
Developed, administered, and analyzed online surveys and onsite observations
Conducted quantitative and qualitative analyses of project results
Member of Next Generation Science Standards Leadership Team for Tennessee
responsible for reviewing and disseminating new science standards.
Adjunct Instructor
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Taught Human Relations & Communication in Administration

2000 2009

Taught courses in physics, biology, physical science, earth science, pre-algebra, and
algebra.
Member of Halls High Leadership Team, 2006 2007.
Developed schoolwide program for tracking student tardiness to decrease student
tardiness and improve teachers consistency in reporting. Trained school staff on
programs implementation.
Along with fellow science teacher, developed and implemented a schoolwide mentoring
program for incoming freshmen.
Along with guidance counselor, developed and implemented summer transition program
for incoming freshmen students and their parents.
Coached boys and girls varsity tennis.
Member of various school committees including school improvement, textbook adoption,
and student handbook.
Nominated for Halls High Teacher of the Year, 2007.

1998 2000

Mathematics and Science Teacher

Halls High School
Knox County Schools, Knoxville, TN

Special Education Teacher

Halls High School
Knox County Schools, Knoxville, TN

Taught special education resource classes to students with learning disabilities.

o Provided instruction in math, science, and social studies.
o Petitioned for and was granted permission to develop and teach Resource Algebra
I class to provide special education students the opportunity to obtain credits
necessary for graduating with a regular education diploma.
Performed duties associated with case management of special education students
including IEP Team meetings, consultations with regular education teachers, and assuring
adherence to federal guidelines.
Converted special education departments existing data management system from paper
to electronic.

1996 1998

Chief administrator of private school located in a 42-bed treatment facility for male
adolescent sex offenders.
Responsible for assuring school accreditation, hiring of school faculty, and management
of educational budget.
Secured funding to increase the school's library ten-fold and to purchase enough
computers and equipment to furnish a computer lab.
Responsible for provision of all special education services and adherence to all special
education policies.
Participated in decision making at the organizational level.

1992 1996

Principal, Lakeside Academy

Reflections Treatment Agency
Knoxville, TN

Math and Science Teacher

Reflections Treatment Agency
Knoxville, TN

Taught all math and science courses, grades 6 12, in a 42-bed treatment facility for
male adolescent offenders.

1988 1991

Lead Teacher
Ridgeview Psychiatric Hospital
Oak Ridge, TN
Taught all core subjects (English, math, science, social studies) for grades 6 12 in a 20bed inpatient psychiatric hospital.

1987 1988

Mathematics Teacher
Allendale-Fairfax High School
Allendale, SC

Taught general math and algebra in a rural high school.

Additional Professional Experience

Summer 2008

Graduate Assistant
University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Conducted confirmatory factor analysis of survey data for the Teacher Leadership
Inventory
Designed and constructed a 10 x 30 mural commemorating the 60th anniversary of the
Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS) at the University of
Tennessee
Created an online video for the ELPS 60th anniversary including research, photography,
video editing, scripting, and narration.

2010 -

Reviewer for NASSP Bulletin

TEACHING

Courses Taught
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Human Relations & Communication
Research Methods
Internship in Educational Administration (2 sections)
Strategic Planning
Internship in Educational Administration
Human Relations & Communication
Policy Issues in Educational Law

EDAM 515
EDAM 515
EDAM 580
EDAM 553
EDAM 580
EDAM 515
EDAM 554

Summer 2012
Fall 2012
Fall 2012
Spring 2013
Spring 2013
Summer 2013
Summer 2013

SCHOLARSHIP
Publications
Angelle, P. S., & DeHart, C. A. (2011). Teacher perceptions of teacher leadership: Examining
differences by experience, degree, and position. NASSP Bulletin, 95(2), 141-160.
Presentations
DeHart, C. A., & Angelle, P. S. (2012). A comparison of four models of teacher leadership. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the University Council of Educational Administration,
Denver, CO.
Angelle, P. S., & DeHart, C. A. (2010, May). A four factor model of teacher leadership:
Construction and testing of the Teacher Leadership Inventory. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Denver, CO.
DeHart, C. A., & Angelle, P. S. (2010, October). Examining differences in teacher perceptions of
teacher leadership. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the University Council of
Educational Administration, New Orleans, LA.
SERVICE
2012 2013

Assessment Committee
College of Education, University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

2012 2013

Technology Committee
College of Education, University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
REFERENCES

Pamela S. Angelle
Associate Professor and Program Director
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
The University of Tennessee
325 Bailey Education Complex
Knoxville, TN 37996
pangelle@utk.edu
865-974-4139

Tara Moore
Clinical Assistant Professor and Program Director
Theory & Practice in Teacher Education
The University of Tennessee
A409 Bailey Education Complex
Knoxville, TN 37996
tmoorepa@utk.edu
865-974-6459
Gary Ubben
Loudon County School Board member
13536 Virtue Road
Lenoir City, TN 37772
865-988-7772