About Me
Robert Voelkel, Ed.D.
Associate Professor
Dr. Robert Voelkel is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University. His research focuses on school reform, professional learning communities (PLCs), teacher collective efficacy, educational leadership, and teacher retention. He is also interested in the use of immersive simulations to enhance PLC effectiveness and support leadership development.
Prior to entering higher education, Dr. Voelkel served as a middle school principal and teacher. He earned his Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of California, San Diego. He also holds an M.Ed. in Education with an emphasis in Reading and Writing and a B.A. in Liberal Arts with an emphasis in Education, both from San Diego State University. In addition, Dr. Voelkel is a National Board Certified Teacher in English Language Arts for grades 6–10. Dr. Voelkel has authored or coauthored 13 articles in peer-reviewed journals and two book chapters. He has also presented his research and scholarly work at more than 50 local, state, national, and international conferences.
Prior to entering higher education, Dr. Voelkel served as a middle school principal and teacher. He earned his Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of California, San Diego. He also holds an M.Ed. in Education with an emphasis in Reading and Writing and a B.A. in Liberal Arts with an emphasis in Education, both from San Diego State University. In addition, Dr. Voelkel is a National Board Certified Teacher in English Language Arts for grades 6–10. Dr. Voelkel has authored or coauthored 13 articles in peer-reviewed journals and two book chapters. He has also presented his research and scholarly work at more than 50 local, state, national, and international conferences.