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Andrew Pendola

Andrew Pendola, Ph.D.

  • Assistant Professor


Phone: 334-844-3039
Office Location: Haley 4072
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Academic Areas

Educational Leadership

Short Bio

Dr. Andrew Pendola is a faculty member in the Educational Leadership program in the Department of Educational Foundations, Leadership, and Technology. His research focuses on the intersection of educator labor markets, school policy, finance, and equity. Specifically, he examines large scale patterns of recruitment and retention to address issues surrounding effective placement, workplace satisfaction, and educator shortages. He currently teaches graduate courses on school law, budgeting, politics, and leadership ethics.

Research Interests

  • Cost neutral interventions in educator shortages

  • Teacher and principal labor market patterns

  • Psychosocial determinants of educator satisfaction

  • Policy levers to improve organizational fit and commitment