Timothy Drake

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Bio

Tim Drake is an Associate Professor in Educational Leadership and Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis in the Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development at North Carolina State University. He studies the policies and practices that influence the effectiveness of school leaders. More specifically, he works at the intersection of research, policy, and practice to inform the ways in which school leaders are trained and supported. His current research projects include educator data use, leadership preparation and development, early grades/pre-K leadership, and turnaround school leadership. Dr. Drake has served or is currently serving on a number of state committees, including the Principal Pipeline Working Group, the Leandro Principal Planning Workgroup, the Principal Standards Committee, and the North Carolina Professors of Educational Leadership. He currently serves as Program Coordinator for the Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis Concentration.

Courses Taught

• ELP 550 Principles of Educational Leadership and Empowerment
• ELP 551 Context and Challenges of School Improvement
• ELP 555 Data Use for School Leaders
• ED 710 Quantitative Methods in Education I
• ED 711 Quantitative Methods in Education II
• ELP 753-001 Data-driven Decision Making for School Administrators