Research Discipline/Bio
Andrew is currently researching the developmental transition between adolescence and adulthood, with particular interest in how learning, motivation, and autonomy evolve during this period. His work seeks to inform how educators and managers can better support early career professionals by understanding their unique developmental needs. Andrew's master’s thesis (2013) argued for a revitalization of vocational education in the United States through comparative analysis of peer country schooling models, particularly in Germany and the UK.
Andrew currently works as a school administrator for the Department of Defense school system (DoDEA) which serves the dependents of active-duty military members worldwide. He has taught in China, Korea, the Dominican Republic, Germany, and the United States.
Educational Background
Instructional Leadership Certificate, Harvard Graduate School of Education, 2023
Certificate in School Management and Leadership, Harvard Business School/Harvard Graduate School of Education, 2021
Master of Arts, School Leadership, Concordia University Chicago, 2021
Master of Education, Education Policy, Organization, and Leadership, University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign, 2013
Bachelor of Music, Music Education, Miami University, 2009
Last Updated: Jun 11, 2025