Student Information
Graduate StudentW. P. Carey MBA
W. P. Carey School of Business
Dr. Gina Conner, an experienced educator and leader in higher education, currently serves as faculty and the Director of Professional Learning in the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University. In her current role, Dr. Conner leads the planning, design, delivery, operation, evaluation, and ongoing improvement of MLFTC’s professional learning products and services.
Gina began her career in education in 2000, serving in K-12 public schools as a special education teacher and instructional coach. Dr. Conner transitioned into working in higher education in 2006 to expand her impact by preparing and supporting novice educators. Driven by a love for teaching and learning, Gina takes pride in the leadership of high-quality professional learning and graduate programs that foster effective and innovative education leaders who make a positive difference in organizations and communities.
Gina grew up in Grayslake, Illinois, and currently lives in Phoenix, AZ, with her two children, Nikolas (25) and Bella (16). One of Gina’s greatest joys in life is playing with and walking her dog, Sky. Gina’s hobbies include reading, playing chess at a subpar level, paddle boarding, traveling, learning new things, and exploring interesting events and places in Phoenix and beyond.
Professional areas of interest: professional learning, micro-credentials, personalized learning, learning design, communities of practice, special education, and teacher leadership and innovation.
Doctor of Education, 2009, Arizona State University
- Program of Study: Educational Leadership and Innovation
- Dissertation: Supporting Teach for America Special Educators through Professional Development: The Journey to a Community of Practice
Master of Arts in Education, 2005, Arizona State University
- Program of Study: Early Childhood Special Education
Bachelor of Arts in Education, 2002, Arizona State University
- Areas of Certification: K12 Cross-Categorical Special Education and K8 Elementary Education
- Award: Summa Cum Laude
Peer-Reviewed Book
Enz, B. J., Hurwitz, S. C., Carlile, B. M., Gerard, M., & Warren, G. (2010) Dual certification student teaching experience text. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt.
External Grants and Funding
Ashford University Faculty Fellows Grant. (2015). Fostering Creative and Innovative Thinking in Educational Leaders and Change Agents. Amount awarded: $700. College of Education, Ashford University.
Ashford University Faculty Fellows Grant. (2013). Kids Included Together (KIT) Affiliate Evaluation Project. Amount awarded: $10,000. College of Education, Ashford University.
National and International Presentations
Conner, G. (2015, November). Fostering Creative Thinking in Early Childhood Education Leaders. Presentation at the London International Conference on Education 2015. London, UK.
Conner, G., & Gray, A. (2015, January). Kids Included Together (KIT) affiliation evaluation project: Inclusive practices in youth programs. Presented at the Hawaii International Conference on Education, 13th Annual Conference, Honolulu, HI.
Guleserian, C.A., & Conner, G. (2023, January). Communities of Practice (CoPs) as a Model for Catalyzing Principled Innovation. Accepted presentation for 11th Annual Conference for Character and Virtues in Professional Practice, Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues. Oxford, UK.
Ludlow, C., Conner, G., Oakes, W. P., Pinkerton, T., & Thompson, N. L. (2021, October). Principled Innovation enacted in teacher preparation curriculum. A presentation at the Values and Principled Innovation Forum [virtual]. Oujda, Morocco.
Johnson, L. M., & Conner, G.M. (2014, November). Faculty or ID? Creating a culture of collaborative course design and development. Presented at the AECT Conference, Jacksonville, FL.
Klein, E., Hall, J., & Warren, G.M. (2013, November). Rules of engagement: Engaging adjunct faculty in course development, program review, and retention initiatives. Presented at the 19th Annual Sloan-C Consortium International Conference on Online Learning, Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
Phillips, M., & Warren, G.M. (2013, April). Implementing the principles of andragogy in a blended environment. Presented at the WASC Academic Resource Conference, San Diego, CA.
Warren, G.M., & Buss, R. R. (2010, April). Supporting induction via a community of practice. Presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Denver, CO.
Warren, G.M., & Farrell, C. (2012, November). Influencing online instruction through peer mentoring of adjunct faculty in teacher education. Presented at the Council for Exceptional Children, Teacher Education Division Conference, Grand Rapids, MI.
Warren, G.M., & Foulger, T. (2007, November). Creating a professional learning community: Promoting individual commitment to organizational success. Presented to the Arizona Educational Research Organization, Phoenix, AZ.
Warren, G.M., Puckett, K., & Maldonado, C. (2012, April). Preparing for accountability: The TAP rubric and alternatively certified special education teachers. Presentation at the Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention, Denver, CO.
Regional and State Presentations
Gray, A., McCusker, M., & Warren, G.M. (2008, November). Learning in community, learning from research in action: Giving voice to the doctoral student point of view. Presented to the Arizona Educational Research Organization, Phoenix, AZ.
Warren, G.M. (2011, April). Supporting families across educational, home, and medical environments. Presentation at the Barrow Neurological Institute 6th Annual Traumatic Brain Injury Symposium, Phoenix, AZ.
Warren, G.M. (2010, March). School reintegration for students with TBI. Presented at the Barrow Neurological Institute 5th Annual Traumatic Brain Injury Symposium, Phoenix, AZ.
Invited Contributions
2021- Invited Speaker for Utah State University presentation on Next Education Workforce Initiatives, Division of Teacher Preparation, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, Arizona State University.
Courses
2023 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| TEL 570 | Educator Scholar Community 1 |
| TEL 570 | Educator Scholar Community 1 |
2022 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| TEL 570 | Educator Scholar Community 1 |
| TEL 571 | Educator Scholar Community 2 |
| TEL 571 | Educator Scholar Community 2 |
| TEL 570 | Educator Scholar Community 1 |
2021 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| TEL 570 | Educator Scholar Community 1 |
| TEL 570 | Educator Scholar Community 1 |
2020 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| EED 579 | Apprentice Teaching: EED K-8 |
2019 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SPE 222 | Orient to Ed Exceptional Child |
2019 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SPE 222 | Orient to Ed Exceptional Child |
2019 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SPE 222 | Orient to Ed Exceptional Child |
| SPE 579 | Apprentice Teaching: SPE K-12 |
| SPE 579 | Apprentice Teaching: SPE K-12 |
| SPE 593 | Applied Project |
Member of:
- Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
- International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
- Learning Forward
- National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
- Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
2021 to 2023 - Playworks Regional Board Member
As a regional board member, I contribute personal time to share the mission of Playworks and support all board initiatives to improve the well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful, and inclusive play in schools.
2021 to 2023 - International Dyslexia Association, Phoenix Branch, Board Member
Arizona IDA is a non-profit organization that serves individuals affected by dyslexia, language and literacy challenges, and their families and communities that support them. I serve on the board to contribute to the overall mission and goals and to bring an educator and school perspective to the overall work of the board, including participation on the conference and community events committees.
2012 to 2014- Special Olympics, San Diego Regional Leadership Council and Volunteer
Served on the Regional Leadership Council to support organizational goals and volunteer recruitment for events that support individuals with disabilities in the community.
2009 to 2011- St. Joseph’s Hospital - Barrows Brains Clinic, ASU MLFTC Faculty Service Role
Collaborated with Dr. Javier Cardenas (neurologist), at the request of the MLFTC Dean as part of my faculty service, to support the educational needs of the Barrows Brains Clinic’s medical patients with Traumatic Brain Injuries through an interdisciplinary approach to supporting student needs.
2021 to present- Playworks Regional Board Member
As a regional board member, I contribute personal time to share the mission of Playworks and support all board initiatives to improve the well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful, and inclusive play in schools.
2021 to present- International Dyslexia Association, Phoenix Branch, Board Member
Arizona IDA is a non-profit organization that serves individuals affected by dyslexia, language and literacy challenges, and their families and communities that support them. I serve on the board to contribute to the overall mission and goals and to bring an educator and school perspective to the overall work of the board, including participation on the conference and community events committees.