Cheryl Burleigh

Dr. Cheryl Burleigh is a Contributing Faculty and Qualitative Methodologist in the Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership at Walden University. She has worked in various areas and roles within K-12 and higher education, educational coaching, and consulting as a fully credentialed educator in the fields of educational leadership and science education. Her education career included running educational research and teacher programs for NASA, teaching the sciences, and working in administration in public, private, charter schools in the United States. During this time, she has developed and taught professional development courses for educators in the sciences, wrote and won numerous grants including BP A+ for Educators. Dr. Burleigh also was a teacher and assistant head master at international schools both in Luanda, Angola and Lagos, Nigeria.
Dr. Burleigh is a highly skilled educator. She has extensive experience in higher education both teaching online and face-to-face, has served on numerous doctoral student dissertation committees, and has taught undergraduate courses focusing in the physical and biological sciences, political science, and communication. At the graduate level, courses included those in teacher education, curriculum and instruction, assessment, evaluation, and accountability, applied educational research and data analysis, and research design methodologies at various colleges and universities in the United States.

In addition to her passion for teaching, Dr. Burleigh’s research interests are focused on the field of education, science education, empowering female students in the sciences, emerging educators, educational leadership, data driven instruction, student mental health, wellness, and mindfulness practices in the classroom, ethical decision making, education law, and education equity and diversity. Dr. Burleigh has published numerous journal articles and has presented extensively both in the US and Internationally on mindful practices in education, educational leadership practices, diversity, and education reform.

Dr. Burleigh’s passion for education and her unique combination of teaching and experience in the sciences, both as a practitioner and educator, along with her leadership roles in K-12 and higher education, allows Dr. Burleigh to bring a fresh and multi-dimensional perspective to her research interests, teaching, and role at Walden.

Courses Taught

EDPD 8900/8910 - Writing a Quality Prospectus

EDPD 8990 - Dissertation Research Forum

EDDD 8900/8910 - Completing the Prospectus

Education

EdD, University of Phoenix

MS, California State University East Bay

BS, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

BA, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Public Service

California Diversity Council (CADC) Bay Area, Other -

Discovery Center San Ramon Valley Mental Health Advisory Council , Other - Danville

NFTE-Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship , Other - Livermore

Higher Learning Research Communications (HLRC), Other -

Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education (CITE) Current Practices Journal, Other -

Common Ground Research Networks, Other -

Journal of Educational Research and Practice (JERAP), Other -

Awards / Honors

Helen Foletta Distinguished Faculty , University of Phoenix, 2019

Leadership Impact Award , University of Phoenix , 2019

Impacting Social Change, Walden University Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership Intellectual Discussion Program, 2021

Faculty of the Year, College of Doctoral Studies, University of Phoenix, 2019

Publications

Burleigh, C. L. (2020). Ambitious Science Teaching. Education Review

Burleigh, C. L. (2017). Can the DREAM still exist? . Berkeley Review of Education

Steele, P. B., Burleigh, C. L., Young, E. A. (2020). Considering educators’ perceptions of ethics and safety in virtual learning environments (VLEs). . Journal of Educational Research and Practice

Burleigh, C. L. (2020). Education leaders’ perceptions of faculty ethical decision-making: Awareness, learning, and change. Journal of Educational Research & Practice

Burleigh, C. L. (2020). Mindfulness practices to improve student mental health, discipline, and academic achievement: A collaborative effort. 2020 AERA Annual Meeting

Hartman, R., Burleigh, C. L., Lane, J. (2019). School leaders' reflective blogs inspire systemic change: A narrative inquiry.

Bottomley, K., Schumacher, J., Burleigh, C. L., Lindsay, P. (2020). Supporting Online Doctoral Students to Increase Persistence and Completion. Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration

Burleigh, C. L., Wilson, A. M. (2021). Teachers’ awareness in identifying microaggressive behaviors within the K-12 classroom.. Social Psychology of Education

Joriff, M., Burleigh, C. L. (2020). Teachers’ perspectives: Sustaining growth mindset concepts in instruction. . Journal of Research in Innovative Teaching & Learning

Veazie, N., Burleigh, C. L., Johnston, E. (2018). Using storytelling, film, and role play with incarcerated women. Counselor: The Magazine for Addiction & Behavioral Health Professionals

Gregg, R. H., Burleigh, C. (2022). Workplace bullying of K-12 educators: Mental health services and policy considerations. International Journal of Social Sciences and Human Research

Burleigh, C. L. (2017). The Aftermath of Trump: A Challenge for Education Leaders and a Call for Youth Activism. . Berkeley Review of Education

Burleigh, C. L. (2017). The Aftermath of Trump: A Challenge for Education Leaders and a Call for Youth Activism. Phoenix Scholar

Burleigh, C. L. (2018). Networking the Bay Area: Continuing the Dialog to Promote Scholarship Among SAS Students, Faculty, and Alumni. Phoenix Scholar

Burleigh, C. (2022). Identifying academically at-risk students: The role of suburban high school PLC educators. International Journal of Multidisciplinary and Current Educational Research,

Burleigh, C., Kroposki, M., Steele, P., Smith, S., Murray, D. (2022). Coaching and teaching performance in higher education: A literature review. International Journal of Mentoring and Coaching in Education

Burleigh, C. L., Steele, P., Gwitira, G. (2021). Online adjunct faculty perceptions of professional development to support personal and professional academic growth during COVID-19. . Higher Learning Research Communications

Burleigh, C., Wilson, A. M. (2023). Forced isolation in an era of inclusion within U.S. K-12 public school communities. Journal of Educational Research and Practice

Burleigh, C. L., Wilson, A. (2022). Mobile technology acceptable use policies and teaching in high school classrooms: Do boundaries exist? . International Journal of Multidisciplinary and Current Educational Research

Burleigh, C., Wilson, A. M., Bean, E. (2023). Public K-12 education response to serving special education students during COVID: A content analysis. . Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals

Burleigh, C. L., Wilson, A., Lane, J. F. (2022). COVID-19: Teacher interns’ perspectives of an unprecedented year. . The Qualitative Report

Cripe, K., Burleigh, C. (2022). Examining leadership skills, behaviors, and effective communication for virtual IT project managers. Team Performance Management

Johnston, E., Burleigh, C. L., Wilson, A. M. (2020). Interdisciplinary Collaborative Research for Professional Academic Development in Higher Education. . Higher Learning Research Communications

Johnston, E., Burleigh, C. L., Rasmusson, X., Turner, P., Valentine, D., Bailey, L. (2021). Multimedia open educational resource materials for teaching-online diversity and leadership: Aligning Bloom’s taxonomy and studio habits of mind.. Higher Learning Research Communications

Steele, P., Burleigh, C. L., Bailey, L., Kroposki, M. (2019). Studio Thinking Framework in Higher Education: Exploring options for shaping immersive experiences across virtual reality/augmented reality curricula. . Journal of Educational Technology Systems

Steele, P., Burleigh, C. L., Kroposki, M., Magabo, M., Bailey, L. (2020). Ethical Considerations in Designing Virtual and Augmented Reality Products—Virtual and Augmented Reality Design With Students in Mind: Designers’ Perceptions. Journal of Educational Technology Systems

Wilson, A., Burleigh, C. L. (2021). Education licensure candidates during the time of COVID-19: University supervisors’ reflections about the forgotten few. Journal of Educational Research and Practice

Presentations

Burleigh, C. L., Wilson, A., Bean, E. (2022). A Content Analysis of Regional Effects of Public K-12 Response to Serving Special Education Students During COVID. Nova Southeastern

Burleigh, C. L. (2019). A practical guide to supporting and retaining special education teachers. San Joaquin County Office of Education

Burleigh, C. L. (2021). Alignment through your dissertation. Bay Area University of Phoenix

Gregg, R., Burleigh, C. L. (2019). An exploratory phenomenology study of educators' bullying experiences in the workplace. Common Ground

Burleigh, C. L. (2020). Authentic educational leadership at the edge: Perceptions of faculty ethical decision-making. . International Leadership Association

Bottomley, K., Burleigh, C. L., Schumacher, J., Lindsay, P. (2020). Brave. Honest. Focused: Faculty and student engagement in online doctoral programs. . HICEd

Burleigh, C. L. (2020). Chapters four and five of the dissertation: Keeping your sanity. Bay Area University of Phoenix

Burleigh, C. L., Kroposki, M., Steele, P. B., Smith, S., Murray, D. (2022). Coaching of Higher Education Faculty: Quality and Timeliness of Feedback. Nova Southeastern

Burleigh, C. L. (2021). Considering educators' perceptions of ethics and safety in virtual learning environments (VLEs).. Versatilist

Burleigh, C. L. (2020). Considering educators’ perceptions of ethics and safety in virtual learning environments (VLEs).. AECT

Johnston, E., Burleigh, C. L., Valentine, D. (2020). Curating and using OER-Immersive multimedia materials for deep learning: A proposed framework. . The Qualitative Report

Burleigh, C. L., Wilson, A., Lane, J. F. (2022). Distance Teaching and Learning in the Era of COVID: Unforeseen Lessons from the Chaos. Nova Southeastern

Burleigh, C. L. (2019). Distributed leadership: Developing a collaborative culture. San Joaquin County Office of Education

Burleigh, C. L. (2019). Distributed leadership: Mindful practices of school leaders. Institute of Behavioral and Applied Management

Burleigh, C. L. (2018). Education Leaders’ Perceptions of Faculty Ethical Decision Making: Awareness, Learning, and Change. AECT

Burleigh, C. L. (2019). Education leaders’ perceptions of faculty ethical decision making: Awareness, learning, and change. . HICEd

Burleigh, C. L. (2019). Education Leaders’ Perceptions of Faculty Ethical Decision Making: Awareness, Learning, and Change. . TQR

Burleigh, C. L. (2019). Education Leaderships’ Perceptions of Faculty Ethical Decision-Making: Redefining Authentic and Equity-Driven Leadership. . CAPEA

Burleigh, C. L., Wilson, A. (2022). Education Licensure Candidates During the Time of COVID-19: University Supervisors’ Reflections About the Forgotten Few. Nova Southeastern

Burleigh, C. L. (2020). Educators’ perceptions of ethics in virtual learning environments (VLEs). . University of Phoenix

Burleigh, C. L. (2019). Encouraging high school females to enroll in the physical sciences: A reflection twenty years later. . ILA

Burleigh, C. L. (2019). Essential coaching skills for educators. Brandman University

Steele, P., Burleigh, C. L., Kroposki, M., Magabo, M., Bailey, L. (2020). Ethics in virtual education environments (VREs): Designer’ perceptions. . TQR

Burleigh, C. L., Wilson, A. M. (2024). Generative AI: Is authentic qualitative research data collection possible?. Nova Southeastern

Burleigh, C. L. (2020). How to Strengthen Your Communication Skills. Brandman University

Burleigh, C. L. (2021). How to write a solid literature review. Bay Area University of Phoenix

Burleigh, C. L. (2019). Identifying Academically At-Risk Students within a Suburban Public High School PLC. . AERA

Burleigh, C. L. (2019). Identifying academically at-risk students: The role of suburban high school PLC Educators.. Institute of Behavioral and Applied Management,

Burleigh, C. (2019). Inspiring the next generation of learners: Hand-held devices as digital currency to advance student language acquisition and mathematics competency. AECT

Burleigh, C. L. (2022). Interdisciplinary Collaborative Research for Professional Academic Development in Higher Education.

Burleigh, C. L. (2020). Interdisciplinary collaborative research for professional academic development in higher education.. California Association of Professors of Education Administration (CAPEA) Conference

Burleigh, C. L. (2021). International student acclimation to a U.S. private high school: Successes and failures. . Nova Southeastern

Burleigh, C. L. (2020). Leading edge mindfulness practices to improve student mental health, discipline, and academic achievement. . International Leadership Association

Burleigh, C. L. (2022). Mindfulness Practices to Improve Student Mental Health and Well-Being, Discipline, and Academic Achievement.

Burleigh, C. L. (2020). Mindfulness programs and apps to improve student mental wellness and academic achievement. . The Learner Conference

Burleigh, C. L., Wilson, A. M. (2020). Mobile technology and teaching in high school classrooms: Do boundaries exist? . The Qualitative Report

Burleigh, C. L. (2021). Mobile technology and teaching in high school classrooms: Do boundaries exist?,. University of Illinois

Burleigh, C. L., Steele, P. B. (2021). Online Adjunct Faculty Perceptions of Professional Development to Support Personal and Professional Academic Growth During Covid. Nova Southeastern

Burleigh, C. L. (2021). Online faculty perceptions of professional development to support personal academic growth. . Nova Southeastern University

Burleigh, C. L. (2019). Relationship building: A support mechanism for at-risk and unmotivated students. Brandman University

Hartman, R., Burleigh, C. L., Lane, J. (2018). School leaders' reflective blogs inspire systemic change: Descriptive case study. AECT

Steele, P., Burleigh, C. L., Bailey, L., Kroposki, M. (2019). STF in higher learning: Exploring options for shaping immersive experiences across AR/VR curricula. . AECT

Burleigh, C. L. (2020). Strategic mentorships encouraging high school females to enroll in the physical sciences: Twenty Years Later. HICEd

Burleigh, C. L., Wilson, A. M., Lane, J. F. (2023). Teacher character and identity development during times of crisis. . Nova Southeastern

Burleigh, C. L., Lane, J. F. (2024). Teacher character and identity development during times of crisis. . Pepperdine University, Drexel University, California State University-East Bay

Burleigh, C. L., Lao, T. (2020). Teachers’ awareness in identifying microaggressive behaviors within the K-12 classroom. The Qualitative Report

Burleigh, C. L., Wilson, A. M. (2020). Teachers’ awareness in identifying microaggressive behaviors within the K-12 classroom . Walden University

Burleigh, C. L. (2021). Teachers’ Awareness in Identifying Microaggressive Behaviors within the K-12 Classroom,. University of Illinois

Burleigh, C. L. (2017). The aftermath of Trump: A challenge for education, community leaders and the rise of youth activism.. ILA

Bean, E., Bottomley, K., Burleigh, C. L., Migliore, L. (2018). The indispensable truth of yoga: Authentic leading and learning for inspiring.. ILA

Burleigh, C. L., Johnston, E., Veazie, N. (2018). Using Storytelling and Role Play Therapy as Learning Strategies with Incarcerated Women. AECT

Bottomley, K., Burleigh, C. L., Migliore, L., Bean, E. (2020). Using the VAE-model to develop sustainable leadership in education by passing the torch to Millennials.

Burleigh, C. L. (2021). Virtual town hall: Educating the students of Alameda County in the time of COVID-19: A focus on mental health. Alameda County Office of Education

Gregg, R., Burleigh, C. L. (2019). Workplace bullying: An exploratory study of staff in K-12 schools. NASP

Burleigh, C. L. (2021). Zoomed-Out: Teacher fatigue in the age of distance learning and COVID-19. Nova Southeastern