Audra Meyer
Audra Meyer, EdD
Associate Professor
(515) 643-6796
Audra.Meyer@MCHS.edu
Office Location
ACE - 217
Mailing Address
Mercy College of Health Sciences
928 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309-1239
Year started at Mercy College: 2018
- Department: Liberal Arts and Sciences
Education
- Ed.D. in Education Administration, Drake University (2019)
- M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, St. Ambrose University (2004)
- B.A. in Music Education, Briar Cliff University (2000)
Courses Regularly Taught
- Servant Leadership
Certifications
- Iowa Superintendent and AEA Administrator License (State of Iowa)
- Professional Administrator License, PreK-12 Principal, PreK-12 Special Education Supervisor (State of Iowa)
Professional Memberships
- ASCD – Association for School Curriculum Development
Research Interests and Professional Projects
- Professional Learning Communities in Higher Education, Professional Learning Communities for School Administrators, Systems-Thinking Leadership for Complex Organizations, Instructional Leadership and Development for School Principals, Teacher Leadership, and Succession Planning for School Leaders.
Recent Publications/Presentations
- Meyer, A. (2019). A Case Study Exploring Principal Collaborative Learning Teams to Support Instructional Leadership. Doctoral Dissertation: Drake University.
- Meyer, A. (2017). The Mentor Coach as Servant Leader: Supporting Novice Principals in their Transition to School Leadership. Learning to Lead: A Doctoral Cohort’s Journey, Tom Buckmiller, General Editor.
Favorite Quote
- “Love challenges, be intrigued by mistakes, enjoy effort, and keep on learning”. – Carol Dweck