Brenda Mendiola

Dr. Brenda Mendiola

Director, Alabama Superintendents Academy
Clinical Professor, Educational Administration


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Brenda Mendiola

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 EconomicsTexas Tech University
B.S.Home Economics EducationTexas Tech University
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Certificates

Superintendent Certification, May 2001Angelo State University
Mid-Management Certification, May 1997Angelo State University

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AWARDS AND HONORS

YearAward
2023National Education Finance Academy Research & Practice Fellow for Significant practical and scholarly research in the area of school finance
2017Innovative Scholars, College of Continuing Studies Award along with Dr. Philip Westbrook & Dr. Yvette Bynum
2015McCrory Faculty Excellence Award for Exemplary Service, College of Education, University of Alabama
2010Distinguished Alumna, College of Human Sciences, Texas Tech University
2010Nominated for Superintendent of the Year by Local Board of Trustees

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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / ACTIVITIES

Year(s)PositionInstitution / Company
2020 – currentClinical Professor
Director
, The Alabama Superintendentsā€™ Academy (The Superintendency and the Leadership Team, new doctoral course)
The University of Alabama
2016 – 2020Associate 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 – 2015Assistant 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 – 2010Adjunct Professor
(Superintendent Courses: Plant Planning and Maintenance, School-Community Relationships, School District Resource Management, Human Relationships in Educational Administration)
Angelo State University
2006 – 2010SuperintendentIrion County ISD
2000 – 2006Curriculum Director / Special Programs Director / Test CoordinatorIrion County ISD
1997 – 2000High School Principal, Exemplary High School, 2000Irion County ISD
1983 – 1997Home Economics and Health TeacherIrion County ISD
1994 – 1996Pre-K Program Development and Implementation SupervisorIrion County ISD
1986 – 2002Textbook Material AuthorGlencoe/Macmillan McGraw Hill
1981 – 1983Home Economics TeacherDexter High School,
1980 – 1981Research Assistant CurriculumInstructional Materials Center Texas Tech University

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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.

ā€‹In 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.