EDLF :: Pamela Hallam

Area of Discipline / Professional Expertise

Leadership preparation

Research

All aspects of educational leadership including educational finance, human resource management, and technology. My current efforts target the improvement of educational settings by fostering trust relationships, professional learning communities, and mentoring support structures

Education

Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership and Policy, University of Utah, 2006
Master of Science, Educational Leadership and Foundations, Brigham Young University, 1990
Bachelor of Science, Home Economics Education, Brigham Young University, 1979

Affiliations

Education Leadership - Primary

Selected Publications

"The development and role of trust in educational leadership: A comparative study of U. S. and Ugandan school administrators", Educational Leadership: Global Contexts and International Comparisons, Hallam, P. R., Hite, J. M., Hite, S. J., & Mugimu, C. B. (forthcoming), Volume Vol 11, Issue International Perspectives on Education and Society Series, Emerald Publishing, October, 2009 View Abstract
"Making ourselves Irrelevant: Educational pihilosophy in the United States", Rassegna di Pedagogia, Padua, " Richards, A. L., & Hallam P. R., (forthcoming), October, 2009
"Preventing antisocial behavior and delinquency: A school-wide, comprehensive approach", International Encyclopedia of Education, Hallam P. R., Young, K. R., Caldarella, P., Wall, G., & Christensen, L. (forthcoming), Issue 3rd Edition, Elsevier, October, 2009 View Abstract
"Gender equity and women empowerment in Africa: The education and globalization nexus", Globalisation, Comparative Education and Policy Research, " Geo-JaJa, M. A., Payne, S. J., Hallam, P. R., & Baum D. R., (forthcoming), Volume 12-volume Book Series, Springer Publications, April, 2009 View Abstract
"Principal and teacher relations: Trust at the core of school improvement", The New International Handbook of Teachers and Teaching, Hallam, P. R. & Hausman, C. (forthcoming), Springer Publications, April, 2009 View Abstract
"Principal leadership: Building trust to support school improvement", Journal of School Public Relations, Pamela R. Hallam and Joseph L. Matthews, Volume 29, Issue 2, Pages 210-2336, Rowman & Littlefield Education, MD, April, 2008 View Abstract
"State constitutionality and adequacy: Signposts of concern on Utah's path toward developing vouchers", Brigham Young University Education and Law Review Journal, Ferrin, S. E., & Hallam, P. R., October, 2008 View Abstract

Experience

Professional

Director, Executive School Leadership Program, Educational Leadership and Foundations Department, 2008
Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Alpine School District, 2004-2006
Director Of Technology Information Systems, Alpine School District, 2001-2006
Principal, Orem Junior High School, Alpine School District, 1993-2001
Assistant Principal, Orem Junior High School, Alpine School District, 1990-1993
Teacher, Home Economics, Nebo School District, 1979-1989

Awards

Distinguished Project in Public Education Award, 2006, Utah Association of Teacher Education, 2006
Finalist, National Principal of the Year, National Association of School Principals, 1997
Utah State Principal of the Year, Utah Association of Secondary School Principals, 1996
Huntsman Award for Excellence in Education, Huntsman Foundation, 1994
Golden Apple, Regional Parent Teacher & Student Association, 1994