About Lipscomb
Dr. Keith Nikolaus, Professor of Education
Contact Info:
Email: keith.nikolaus@lipscomb.edu
Office Location: Ezell 104
Faculty Phone: 615.966.5749
Faculty Fax: 615.966.7628
Teaching Information:
Title: Professor of Education, M.Ed. and Ed.D.
Courses: EG 7113 Brain-Based Research; EG 7183 Legal, Political & Ethical Issues; EG 7253 Ethical Behavior in Education; EG 5223 Communication, Collaboration & Community Relations
Start Date at Lipscomb: August 1982
Education/Certifications:
- B.A. in Elementary Education (David Lipscomb College)
- M.Ed. in Administration & Supervision (Tennessee State University)
- Ed.D. in Curriculum & Instruction (Tennessee State University)
Area of Expertise:
- Leadership
- Organizational communication
- Brain-based research and applications to education and leadership
- Ethical decision-making
- Lifestyle and stress management
- Study skills
- On-line education
Primary Research Interest
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Brain-based research and applications to education and leadership
Awards and Honors:
- David Lipscomb College Teacher of the Year Honoree
- Lipscomb College of Education Faculty Award, 2010-2011
Professional Affiliations:
- ASCD (formerly the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development)
- Phi Delta Kappan
Presentations:
- “Assessment for Learning,” Christian Schools In-Service, Columbia Academy (2009)
- “The Big Picture: Toward An Expanded Vision of Leadership,” Sumner County Instructional Coaching Academy at Lipscomb University (2010)
- Co-Presenter with Dr. John Norris: “Constructivism: Are We Practicing What We Preach?”, SRATE Conference (2010)
- “Tips for Successful 21st Century Teaching,” JumpStart Quarterly Meeting for Professional Development (2010)
- “Leadership Fundamentals,” Maury County Aspiring Leaders Academy (2012)
- “Higher Order Thinking Skills,” Cameron Middle School Faculty (2012)
- Facilitator for Shared Practices Fellows Program: MNPS partnership with Lipscomb University (2012)
- Lipscomb University Institute for Sustainable Practice Training/Brainstorming Session (2012)
- “Call to Reinvent Education,” Video Presentation for Lipscomb University Board of Trustees (2012)
Publications:
- “5 Things Educators & Policymakers Should Know About Accountability” City Educators (March 2011)
- “Brain Research: Tips for Teachers” Faculty Spotlight Section for the November COE Newsletter (2012)
Previous Experience:
- 1975-1982 Ezell-Harding Christian School, Sixth Grade Teacher
- 1984-1986 Learning Skills Associates, Study Skills Instructor
- 1994-1995 David Lipscomb Middle School Learning Enhancement Program, Tutor
- 1995-1997 David Lipscomb Campus School, Curriculum Director
- 1997-2008 Lipscomb University, Vice-President and Director of the Campus School