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2015-‐2016 Editorial Review Board
Dr. John Almarode
Assistant Professor, James Madison University
Dr. John Almarode is an Assistant Professor in the College of
Education at James Madison University and Head of the
Educational Foundations and Exceptionalities Department.
John began his career in Augusta County, Virginia, teaching a
wide-‐range of students. At James Madison University, he works
with pre-‐service teachers, and actively pursues his research
interests including educational neuroscience, the design and
measurement of classroom environments that promote
student engagement and learning, interest and engagement in
STEM disciplines, specialized STEM high schools, and college
and university laboratory schools. The work of John and his
colleagues has been presented to the United State Congress,
Virginia Senate, at the United States Department of Education
as well as the Office of Science and Technology Policy, The
White House. John has presented locally, nationally, and
internationally on the application of neuroscience to
classroom, school, and home environments. He has authored
multiple articles, reports, book chapters, and two books
including
Captivate, Activate, and Invigorate the Student Brain
in Science and Math, Grades 6 -‐ 12
(Corwin Press, 2013).
Dr. Nicole Babalola
Professional Development Schools Coordinator, University of
Kansas
Dr. Nicole Babalola is a Professional Development Schools
(PDS) Coordinator and lecturer in the School of Education at
the University of Kansas. Dr. Babalola has worked with PDS as
a university liaison, university supervisor, and instructor. Dr.
Babalola currently works with twelve schools, Pk-‐12, to
support professional learning, curriculum, community
connections, and district initiatives to support student
achievement and growth.