COURSES TAUGHT
Master’s
EDUL 6337 Administration of Special Instructional Programs
EDUL 6300 Introduction to Research and Evaluation
EDUL 6388 Sociocultural Foundations of Education
EDUL 6336 Problems in Education
EDUL 7300 Master’s Thesis
EDUL 7301 Master’s Thesis
Doctoral
EDUL 8351 Introduction to Applied Research Methods
EDUL 8336 Problems in Education
EDUL 8322 Qualitative Research
EDUL 8350 Doctoral Internship
EDUL 8323 Selected Topicas in Research
EDUL 8390 Dissertation Research
EDUL 8395 Dissertation Writing
RESEARCH INTERESTS
College Preparation for Underrepresented Populations
De-tracking in secondary schools
Impact of Professional Development on Student Achievement
Catholic Education
SPECIALIZATION
Texas Principal Certificate
Texas Superintendent Certificate
AVID District Leadership Trainer
RECENT PUBLICATIONS
2007 Watt, K.M., Huerta, J., & Lozano, A. (2007). A Comparison Study of AVID and GEAR UP 10th-Grade Students in Two High Schools in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. Journal of Education for Students Placed at Risk, 12(2), 1–29
2006 Watt, K. M., Powell, C.A., Mendiola, I.D., & Cossio, G. (2006). School-wide impact and AVID: How have selected Texas high schools addressed the new accountability measures? Journal of Education for Students Placed At Risk, 11: 1, 57-74.
2004 Watt, K. M., Huerta, J., & Cossio, G. (2004). Leadership and AVID implementation levels in four south Texas border schools. Catalyst for Change, 33: 2, 10-14.
2004 Watt, K. M., Powell, C.A, & Mendiola, I.D. (2004). Implications of one comprehensive school reform model for secondary school students underrepresented in higher education. Journal of Education for Students Placed At Risk, 9: 3, 241-259.
2002 Watt, K., Yanez, D., & Cossio, G. (2002). AVID: A comprehensive school reform model for Texas. National Forum of Educational Administration and Supervision Journal, 19: 3, 43-59.
2002 Watt, K. (2002). Border Catholic schools: Unique stakeholder alliances.(Part II) Catholic Education: A Journal of Inquiry and Practice, 6: 2, 168-188.
2002 Watt, K. (2002). Border Catholic schools: Unique stakeholder alliances.(Part I) Catholic Education: A Journal of Inquiry and Practice, 6: 1, 27-48.
OTHER AREAS OF INTEREST
Swimming, Biking, Running
Competing in Triathlons
Watersports
