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Zaki J. Sharif, Ph.D.
Dean of the School of Education

Academic Information

  • Ph.D., Miami University, 1999, Instruction and Supervision, Dissertation: The Social Construction of Underachievement Among Urban Appalachian Youth: A Case Study
  • M.Ed., Miami University, 1985, Educational Media
  • B.B.A., University of Cincinnati, 1969, Management with a Minor in Marketing

Biographical Information

While training in elementary education at Miami University, Dr. Sharif was awarded a National Science Foundation Grant to study science education at Purdue University. Prior to joining the faculty at Antioch University McGregor, Dr. Sharif taught for 28 years in the public schools including math and science in grades 7 and 8; language arts/reading, science, math, social studies and health in grades 4-6; enrichment classes in grades K-6, as well as serving as a school library/media specialist for grades K-6. Dr. Sharif has always taken an interest in curriculum and served on the district wide curriculum council for many years as well as co-authoring courses of study.

Dr. Sharif has held a variety of offices in the school district's educational association and has worked throughout his tenure in public education to improve the working conditions and standards of the teaching profession. Since joining the faculty at Antioch University McGregor, Dr. Sharif has been actively involved in evaluation of programs as well as redesigning modules for Teacher Education.

Certifications (Ohio)

  • Administrative Specialist: Curriculum, Instruction, Professional Development and 5-year Professional License
  • Elementary (1-8) Grade: Permanent
  • Computer Science Grade: Permanent
  • Educational Media-Elementary Grade: Permanent
  • Supervision (K-12) Grade: Provisional

Affiliations

  • National Education Association
  • Ohio Educational Association
  • Southwestern Ohio Education Association
  • St. Bernard-Elmwood Place Education Association
  • Cincinnati Area School Library Association
  • Ohio Educational Library Association
  • International Reading Association
  • Islamic Association of Greater Cincinnati
  • Medical College of Ohio Parent Foundation
  • University of Michigan Pharmacy College Parent Association
  • Miami University Alumni Association
  • Board of Education-Islamic Association of Greater Cincinnati
  • Vision Committee-Islamic Association of Greater Cincinnati

Special Interests

  • Cultural studies
  • Travel

 
 

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