Lauren P. Bailes

Lauren Bailes is an assistant professor in the School of Education at the University of Delaware. Her scholarship focuses on the ways in which organizational, social-cognitive, and leadership theory unite to promote the success of school leaders and K12 students. Specifically, she addresses three distinct strands of research: social cognitive theory and the efficacy beliefs of school stakeholders, especially as they relate to school organizational characteristics; school leader preparation, placement, and evaluation; and shared influences of leaders and organizations on favorable conditions for student success. She received her doctorate in Educational Administration from The Ohio State University. Prior to receiving her doctorate, she taught middle school English Language Arts (ELA) in Brooklyn, New York, designed ELA curriculum and assessments for 5th-8th grade students, and served as a professional development and literacy coach in Columbus, Ohio.