Dr. Kathy Nobles, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership
- Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction
University of West Florida (2012) - M.S. in Library and Information Studies
Florida State University (1996) - B.S. in Elementary Education
Florida State University (1986) - Educational Leadership Certification
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (2000)
Research Interests
Impact of culture in organizations; Qualities of effective leaders; School Improvement; Effective professional learning and the impact on student achievement
Teaching Fields: Educational Leadership, Research Foundations, Curriculum & Instruction, Teacher Leadership
Kathy Nobles is a professor of educational leadership, research, curriculum and instruction, and teacher leadership. She received her EdD from the University of West Florida in 2012. The bulk of her courses relate to instructional leadership and advising students seeking Tier 1 certification in educational leadership in Georgia. Her research interests include the development of effective principals, qualities of effective leaders, the impact of culture in organizations especially as related to student achievement, school improvement, and the impact of effective professional learning on student achievement.
Recent Publications or Presentations:
Lairsey, J. D., & Nobles, K. D. (2025, June). Developing and retaining effective leaders. HR Connection [Newsletter] Georgia Association of School Personnel Administrators (GASPA).
Hill, D. L., Morin, H., Frilot, H., Fiester, H., Nobles, K. D., & Dreger, K. C. (2025). Unlocking success: The benefits of utilizing the school librarian evaluation instrument. TechTrends.
Schanck, J. P., Bochenko, M. J., Fiester, H. R., Nobles, K. D., Reichert, E. K., & Dreger, K. C. (2025, Winter). Exploring the departure narrative of special education inclusion teachers in central Georgia. Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals.
- Recent Presentations
Nobles, K. D., Lairsey, J. D., Strevig, A. L., & Busbin, M. (2025, October). Enhancing school leadership preparation through practical performance-based field experiences. [Conference presentation -virtual]. College Academic Support Programs (CASP), 2025 Virtual Conference.
Lairsey, J. D., Nobles, K. D., & Strevig, A. L. (2025, July). Developing effective principals in Georgia and Florida. [Conference presentation - virtual]. International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership, 2025 Virtual Conference.
Nobles, K., Lairsey, J., Strevig, A. L. & McMillan, J. (2024, July). The barrier breakers: An interpretive study of African American male college graduates. [Conference presentation - virtual]. International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership, San Antonio, TX