Research Interests

• Technology Integration

Education

• 2000: Ed.D. Curriculum and Instruction, Louisiana Tech University; Ruston, LA
• 1995: M.Ed. Secondary Business, Louisiana Tech University; Ruston, LA
• 1983: B.S. Business Administration, Northwestern State University; Natchitoches, LA

Recent Appointments

• 2008 - Present: Associate Professor, Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Leadership, College of Education, Louisiana Tech University; Ruston, LA
• 2003 - Present: Assessment Coordinator, College of Education, Louisiana Tech University; Ruston, LA
• 2002 - 2007: Director, Teacher's Institute, College of Education, Louisiana Tech University; Ruston, LA
• 2002 - Present: Director of Alternative Certification, College of Education, Louisiana Tech University; Ruston, LA
• 2000 - Present: PK-16+ Coordinator, Louisiana Tech University; Ruston, LA

Selected Honors

• 2006: Herbert H. McElveen Endowed Professorship
• 2006: College of Education, Advisor of the Year 2006

Selected Publications

• Leonard, P. & Basinger, D. (2008). Educating the whole teacher. The Beacon, 4(2), 1-8.
• Leonard, P. & Basinger, D. (Sept. 2007). Educating the whole teacher. D.J. Willower Center for the Study of Leadership and Ethics. Pennsylvania State University.
• Basinger, D., & Leonard, P. (Oct., 2006). Exploring cultures forum: A project-based experience for authentic learning. D.J. Willower Center for the Study of Leadership and Ethics. Pennsylvania State University.
• Stockton, C., Gullatt, D. & Basinger, D. (Spring, 2004). Using comprehensive needs assessment to improve student achievement. Essays In Education, 9. [On-line] Available: http://www.usca.edu/essays/archives.html.
• Basinger, D. (Winter, 2003). Teachers integrating technology: Case studies. Essays in Education, 8.[On-line] Available: http://www.usca.edu/essays/archives.html.