Dr. Regina Umpstead's curriculum vitae [PDF]
Educational Background
- Ph.D, Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Policy, Michigan State University, 2008
- J.D, Juris Doctor, University of Michigan Law School, 1995
- B.A, Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Spanish Development, Michigan State University, James Madison College, 1992
Research Interests
- The use of law and policy as a lever for educational reform and on promoting high-quality education in diverse, inclusive, and equitable school environments
- The purposes of education
- The law guiding it
- Ethical decision-making
- School innovation and reform such as deeper learning, finance, and teacher workforce issues
- Providing high-quality education for all students, especially those that have been traditionally underserved including students with disabilities
Presentations & Interviews
- Umpstead, R. (2023, June). Intent to discriminate? An examination of Anti-CRT legislation in four states [Conference session]. 2023 Law & Society Annual Meeting, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
- Sawyer, J., Umpstead, R., Adams, F., Wiley, K., & Grant, T. (2023, April). Why can’t we dream? Analyzing normative obstacles to achieving the great equalizer education system [Paper presentation]. 2023 American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, United States.
- Umpstead, R., Paige, M., & Bathon, J. (2023, April). Linking Aarms and building bridges: Social justice, public education, and the law [Paper presentation]. 2023 American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, United States.
- Eckes, S., Godett, B., Sun, J., & Umpstead, R. (2022, Nov.). Hot topics in K-12 education law [Conference session]. Education Law Association (ELA) 68th Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, United States & virtual.
- Umpstead, R., DiOrio, A. C., Wilson, G., & Dionne, G. (2021, Nov. 11-14). Crisis empowerment framework to support educational leader decision-making[Paper presentation]. 2021 University Council for Education Administration (UCEA) Annual Convention, Columbus, OH, United States & virtual.
- DiOrio, A. C., Umpstead, R., & Puhl, Gary F. (2021, Oct.). COVID, the law, and the provision of education to all students [Paper presentation]. Education Law Association (ELA) 67th Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX, United States & virtual.
- Eckes, S., Godett, B., Stefkovich, J., Umpstead, R., & Torres, M. (2021, Oct.). Hot topics in K-12 education law [Conference session]. Education Law Association (ELA) 67th Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX, United States & virtual.
Selected Publications and Presentations
- Umpstead, R., Hacker, N., & Akanwa, E. (20xx). Transformation of School Leaders’ Understandings and Practices of Equity, Deeper Learning and Change Leadership through Participation in a Leadership Academy. [Manuscript submitted for publication]
- DiOrio, A., Dionne, G., Umpstead, R., & Wilson, G. (20xx). Adaptation and building empowerment through critical times: A Crisis Empowerment Framework for Schools and Districts. [Manuscript submitted for publication].
- Umpstead, R., Paige, M., Bathon, J. (20xx). Linking arms and building bridges: Social justice, public education, and the law. [Manuscript submitted for publication].
- Superfine, B., Umpstead, R., Mayrowetz, D., Lenhoff, S. W., & Pogodzinski, B. (2018). Science and politics in Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association. Educational Policy, 32(2), 211–233.
- Lenhoff, S. W., Pogodzinski, B., Mayrowetz, D., Superfine, B. M., & Umpstead, R. (2017). District stressors and teacher evaluation ratings. Journal of Educational Administration, 56(2), 146-160. https://doi.org/10.1108/JEA-06-2017-0065
- Umpstead, R., Jankens, B., Ortega Gil, P., Umpstead, B., & Weiss, L. (2016). School choice in Spain and the U.S.: A comparative study. Global Education Review, 3(2), 84–102. http://ger.mercy.edu/index.php/ger/article/viewFile/198/189
- Umpstead, R., Andersen, R., & Umpstead, B. (2015). Legal responsibility for special education in cyber charter schools. West’s Education Law Reporter, 312(1), 23–42.
