Joanne M. Marshall is a professor in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies program in the School of Education at Iowa State University. She teaches courses in educational administration, research, and teacher preparation. Before joining higher education, Dr. Marshall taught high school English in Illinois, where she is certified in secondary English/language arts and as a K-12 school media specialist. She also holds endorsements in secondary social studies and Spanish. She received her Ed.D. in Administration, Planning, and Social Policy from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education. Dr. Marshall's research informs teacher and administrator practice in schools, applying ISU's land grant missions to "create, share, and apply knowledge to make Iowa and the world a better place." Her six research areas include inclusive religion, leading preparation programs, teaching in preparation programs, active shooter/ school safety, work-life integration, and rural education in the U.S. and Namibia.