Meet the Authors
Mallory Bricker
Mallory is a doctoral candidate at Gardner-Webb University. Her current research focuses on instructional coaching and it's connection to teacher perception and teacher efficacy as related to students who have been affected by trauma. Mallory earned her BA in Elementary Education from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2008 and her Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from Gardner-Webb University in 2018. She currently serves as an instructional coach and math teacher at Forest Hills High School in Union County, North Carolina. In addition to her academic work, Mallory spends time with her husband and four kids enjoying the outdoors, running, and swimming.
Gwendolyn Johnson
Gwendolyn Johnson is a doctoral candidate at Gardner-Webb University located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina with a focus on Curriculum & Instruction. Her research interest are as follows: instructional and executive coaching, administrative teams, grants, and evaluations. Gwen graduated from North Carolina A&T State University in 1994 with a BS in Secondary Math Education and in 2011 she obtained her Masters of School Administration from North Carolina State University. She has twenty-five years of experience in education serving as a high school Math Teacher, Math Department Chair, Math Coach, Learn & Earn Facilitator, Testing Coordinator, and Assistant Principal. Currently, Gwen serves as the Innovative Partnership Grant School Coach for Guilford County Schools.
LaShaunda Plain-Mamon
LaShaunda is a doctoral candidate in Curriculum and Instruction at Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs, North Carolina. Her research interests include culturally responsive teaching and teacher efficacy. She has 18 years of experience in education, serving as a Special Education Teacher, Community College Instructor, Testing Coordinator, and Curriculum Coordinator. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Grambling State University and a master’s degree in School Administration from Gardner-Webb University. Currently, she serves as an elementary school Assistant Principal in North Carolina.
