Publications/Presentations
Frances Martinez-Perez, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Recent Publications
2026 — Johnson, D., Allen, S., & Perez, F. Unlocking the organizational roles for effective teacher leadership. School Leadership Review, 21(1). [Refereed Journal Article]
2026 — Perez, F., & Allen, S. AI & the future of educational leadership and teaching: Bridging creativity and technology. National Social Science Technology Association Journal, 14(1), 40–63. [Refereed Journal Article]
2026 — Allen, S., Harrison, G., & Perez, F. Leadership in action: How teachers’ beliefs, skills, climate, education, and reflection shape their leadership approach. National Social Science Association, 64(2), 59–81. [Refereed Journal Article]
2026 — Franco-Flores, L., Borel, D. A., & Perez, F. Elementary teachers’ perceptions of professional development for linguistically responsive teaching practices. Journal of Innovations in Education and Human Development: Research and Practice. [Manuscript submitted August 2026]
2026 — Perez, F., Johnson, D., & Allen, S. Leading without leaving: Teacher leaders’ perceptions of the benefits of tiered leadership structures. International Journal of Teacher Leadership. [Manuscript submitted July 2026]
Recent Refereed Conference Presentations
2026 — Perez, F., Allen, S., Fennick, M., & Johnson, D. From voice to influence: Examining the impact of teacher leadership on campus and district instructional improvement. National Social Science Association, Dallas, TX.
2026 — Allen, S., Perez, F., & Borel, D. Teacher leaders’ use of AI as a catalyst for growth, influence, and targeted support. National Social Science Association, Dallas, TX.
2026 — Washington, K., Taylor, J., & Perez, F. Exploring stakeholder perceptions of the four-day school week: Implications for leadership and policy in K–12 districts. txEDCON, Houston, TX.
2026 — Fennick, M., Allen, S., & Perez, F. Instructional time stewardship in digital education: Practical strategies for teaching, leading, and collaborating. Digital Education Summit, Virtual Conference.
2026 — Washington, K., Taylor, J., & Perez, F. Exploring stakeholder perceptions of the four-day school week: Implications for leadership and policy in K–12 districts. American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA. [Accepted presentation]
2026 — Allen, S., Perez, F., & Borel, D. AI-powered teacher support: Designing personalized coaching plans through artificial intelligence. National Social Science Association Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
2026 — Perez, F. Supporting first-year teachers at a rural district. First Year Teacher Academy, Freer, TX.
2025 — Perez, F. Course redesign and development: Lessons learned. ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University Department Presentation.
2025 — Allen, S., Perez, F., & Borel, D. Teaching the teachers: Can AI develop more effective support plans from human insight? National Social Science Association Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
2025 — Johnson, D., Allen, S., & Perez, F. Unlocking the organizational roles for effective teacher leadership. Association of Teacher Leadership and Scholarship (ATLAS) Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
2025 — Allen, S., Perez, F., & Borel, D. AI & the future of educational leadership and teaching: Bridging creativity and technology. National Social Science Association Virtual Conference.
2025 — Allen, S., Harrison, G., & Perez, F. Leadership in action: How teachers’ beliefs, skills, climate, education, and reflection shape their leadership approach. National Social Science Association Conference, Las Vegas, NV.