EDUCATION
| Ed.D. | Educational Leadership Dissertation: District Fiscal Leadership and School Effectiveness in Small, Rural Texas Schools, August 2009 | Texas Tech University |
| M.S. | Home Economics | Texas Tech University |
| B.S. | Home Economics Education | Texas Tech University |
Certificates
| Superintendent Certification, May 2001 | Angelo State University |
| Mid-Management Certification, May 1997 | Angelo State University |
AWARDS AND HONORS
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2023 | National Education Finance Academy Research & Practice Fellow for Significant practical and scholarly research in the area of school finance |
| 2017 | Innovative Scholars, College of Continuing Studies Award along with Dr. Philip Westbrook & Dr. Yvette Bynum |
| 2015 | McCrory Faculty Excellence Award for Exemplary Service, College of Education, University of Alabama |
| 2010 | Distinguished Alumna, College of Human Sciences, Texas Tech University |
| 2010 | Nominated for Superintendent of the Year by Local Board of Trustees |
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / ACTIVITIES
| Year(s) | Position | Institution / Company |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 – current | Clinical Professor Director, The Alabama Superintendentsā Academy (The Superintendency and the Leadership Team, new doctoral course) | The University of Alabama |
| 2016 – 2020 | Associate Clinical Professor Director, The Alabama Superintendents’ Academy (Online course development: AEL 527, 523, 525, 632, 633; International course development: Introduction to Ed Leadership) | The University of Alabama |
| 2010 – 2015 | Assistant Clinical Professor (Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Technology Studies Leadership Courses: Planning for Continuous Improvement, Human Resource Development, Management of Learning Organizations, Data Informed Decision-Making, Internship in Instructional Leadership, Leading Learning through the Curriculum, Leading, Developing and Mentoring for Adult Learners) | The University of Alabama |
| 2009 – 2010 | Adjunct Professor (Superintendent Courses: Plant Planning and Maintenance, School-Community Relationships, School District Resource Management, Human Relationships in Educational Administration) | Angelo State University |
| 2006 – 2010 | Superintendent | Irion County ISD |
| 2000 – 2006 | Curriculum Director / Special Programs Director / Test Coordinator | Irion County ISD |
| 1997 – 2000 | High School Principal, Exemplary High School, 2000 | Irion County ISD |
| 1983 – 1997 | Home Economics and Health Teacher | Irion County ISD |
| 1994 – 1996 | Pre-K Program Development and Implementation Supervisor | Irion County ISD |
| 1986 – 2002 | Textbook Material Author | Glencoe/Macmillan McGraw Hill |
| 1981 – 1983 | Home Economics Teacher | Dexter High School, |
| 1980 – 1981 | Research Assistant Curriculum | Instructional Materials Center Texas Tech University |
BIOGRAPHY
Brenda Mendiola is clinical professor at The University of Alabama where she serves as the Director of the University of Alabama Superintendentsā Academy. Prior to her work at UA, Dr. Mendiola served as a K-12 educator first in New Mexico and then in Texas. Her background includes experience as a teacher, high school principal, curriculum director, and superintendent.
āIn addition to her work with the Superintendentsā Academy, Dr. Mendiola teaches MA, EdS, and EdD leadership courses, conducts research, write grants and works with others to promote leadership development across the state. She is a member of the Leadership for Character team at UA where she serves as a co-pi and assists with the implementation of a virtue-ethics based approach to leadership through a project funded by the Kern Family Foundation.