A published author, Dr. Herron’s research interests include family and community partnerships, mental health, cultural diversity, African-American families, nonresidential fathers, juvenile delinquency, and poverty. Degrees/Certifications: Eastern Kentucky University, Ed.D (2016) Campbellsville University, MMFT (COAMFTE-accredited) (2024) Miami University, MS (2008) Eastern Kentucky University, BS (2006) Certifications: University of South Florida: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workplace Certification Kentucky Education Trainer’s Credential Google Certified Educator Edited Books: Herron, J. D., Sartin, S. R., & Budd, J. (Eds.). (2023). Addressing Violence in the U.S. Public School System. IGI Global. Herron, J. (Ed.). (2023). Using Self-Efficacy for Improving Retention and Success of Diverse Student Populations. IGI Global. Herron, J. D., & Douglas, T. (Eds.). (2021). Strategies for Student Support During a Global Crisis. IGI Global. Publications: Herron, J. D., & Turnley, B. (2023). Mentoring Bridging the Gap for African American Male Student Success. In J. Herron (Ed.), Using Self-Efficacy for Improving Retention and Success of Diverse Student Populations (pp. 87-99). IGI Global. Dunn, B., & Herron, J. (2023). Understanding Mentoring in Higher Education. In J. Herron (Ed.), Using Self-Efficacy for Improving Retention and Success of Diverse Student Populations (pp. 100-111). IGI Global. DuCloux, K. K., Jones, M. S., & Herron, J. D. (2021). Transitioning Courses During COVID-19: Strategies, Processes, and Lessons Learned by Three Black Faculty at Primarily White Institutions. In Herron, J. D., & Douglas, T. (Ed.), Strategies for Student Support During a Global Crisis (pp. 99-125). Hamilton-Ford, E., & Herron, J. D. (2020). Connecting STEM Rich Learning Environments With Environmental Education. In Huertas-Abril, C., & Gómez-Parra, M. E. (Ed.), International Perspectives on Modern Developments in Early Childhood Education (pp. 213-232). IGI Global. Budd, J.R., Herron, J. D., & Sartin, R. (2020) Potential Causes of Mass School Shooting Incidents: A look into Bullying, Mental Illness, and Zero-Tolerance Policies. In G. Crews (Ed.), Handbook of Research on Mass Shooting and Multiple Victim Violence, (pp.176-192). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. Herron, J. D., & Young-Alfaro, M.V. (2019) Racialized perceptions of school violence suspensions of African-American students. In G. Crews (Ed.), Handbook of Research on School Violence K-12 Education (pp.208-226). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. Recent Presentations: Building bridges between home, school, and community partnerships through curriculum and assessment. (2019), National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Nashville, TN. Mentoring: Bridging the gap for African American male student success. (2019), National Academic Advising Association Annual Conference, Louisville, KY. Montessori: Virtual field trips. (2019), Christian Montessori Fellowship International Conference, San Antonio, TX. Service to the Profession: Ad-Hoc reviewer for International Journal of Smart Education and Urban Society, Journal of Negro Education, and IGI Global publications. Proposal reviewer for National Research Conference on Early Childhood. Campus Committees: Former Vice Chair Faculty Forum; Chapel Committee; Raising Awareness on Bias; SOE CAEP Standard 3; SOE Graduate Faculty Committee; SOE Diversity Committee