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Lisa Pedevilla

Clinical Professor

University of North Texas

Department of Teacher Education and Administration

(940) 565-2492

Email: lisa.pedevilla@unt.edu

Education

  • EdD, Dallas Baptist University, 2022
    Major: Educational Leadership
    Specialization: K12 Leadership
  • MEd, University of North Texas, 1999
    Major: Educational Administration
  • BS, Baylor University, 1989
    Major: Elementary Education

Licensures and Certifications

  • Provisional - Elementary English Grades (1-8), Texas State Board of Educator Certification. (1989 - Present).
  • Provisional - Elementary Self-Contained Grades (1-8), Texas State Board for Educator Certification. (1989 - Present).
  • Standard - Superintendent, Texas State Board for Educator Certification. (2018 - 2030).
  • Standard - Principal - Grades (EC-12), Texas State Board for Educator Certification. (1999 - 2030).

Professional Memberships

  • Texas Council of Professors of Educational Administration. (September 2025 - Present).
  • Texas Association of School Administrators. (August 2019 - Present).
  • Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association. (August 2005 - Present).
  • Texas Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development. (August 2008 - January 2025).
  • Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development. (September 2000 - July 2024).
  • Texas Computer Education Association. (August 2010 - June 2024).
  • Texas Education Non-Official Round-Table. (August 2009 - May 2011).

Development Activities

  • Continuing Education Program, Generative AI Institute for Teaching (GAIT), University of North Texas (UNT), Center for Learning Experimentation, Application and Research (CLEAR). United States of America. (January 13, 2026 - May 31, 2026).
  • Workshop, Canvas Essentials CLEAR Course Basics, UNT. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (February 26, 2026 - February 26, 2026).
  • Workshop, Making Your Canvas Course Assessible with Anthology, UNT SEA DSI. Denton,TX,United States of America. (February 23, 2026 - February 23, 2026).
  • Conference Attendance, Symposium on AI Leadership, American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). United States of America. (November 20, 2025 - November 21, 2025).
  • Workshop, AI Workshop: The Myth of the Great “AI Hunter”: Rethinking AI Detection and Student Practice in the Classroom, UNT, CLEAR. United States of America. (September 29, 2025 - September 29, 2025).
  • Workshop, Empower Students to Do Their Best, Original Work with Turnitin, UNT, CLEAR. United States of America. (September 22, 2025 - September 22, 2025).
  • Workshop, Revolutionizing Education with AI: Practical Insights and Applications, UNT CLEAR. United States of America. (May 7, 2025 - May 7, 2025).
  • Workshop, Enhance Active Student Engagement Workshop: Be More Approachable with Easy DIY Course Videos, UNT CLEAR. United States of America. (March 18, 2025 - March 18, 2025).
  • Workshop, Cultivating Your Network of Mentors, Sponsors, & Collaborators, UNT CLEAR. United States of America. (March 10, 2025 - March 10, 2025).
  • Workshop, Enhance Active Student Engagement Workshop: See More Students Pass with High Rapport Announcements, UNT CLEAR. United States of America. (February 26, 2025 - February 26, 2025).
  • Continuing Education Program, Field Supervisor Coaching Training, Region 11 Education Service Center (ESC). United States of America. (January 23, 2025 - January 23, 2025).
  • Continuing Education Program, Texas Reading Academy (TRA), Texas Education Agency (TEA) Administrator. United States of America. (August 1, 2022 - May 31, 2023).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • EDLE 5390 - Campus Level School Law, 2 courses.
  • EDLE 5650 - Professional Development and Supervision, 3 courses.
  • EDLE 5680 - Administration of the K 12 Curriculum, 1 course.
  • EDLE 5720 - Practicum in Educational Leadership, 4 courses.
  • EDLE 5730 - Advanced Practicum in Educational Leadership, 5 courses.

Non-Credit Instruction

  • Guest Lecture, University of North Texas, 20 participants. (November 6, 2025 - November 6, 2025).
  • Management/Executive Development, Texas Elementary Principal and Supervisors Association, Region 11, 35 participants. (October 23, 2025 - October 23, 2025).
  • Guest Lecture, University of North Texas, 18 participants. (April 22, 2025 - April 22, 2025).
  • Guest Lecture, University of North Texas, 10 participants. (March 4, 2025 - March 4, 2025).

Awards and Honors

  • Servant Leader Award, Dallas Baptist University. (December 2022).
  • PTA Lifetime Achievement Award, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Parent-Teacher Association. (May 2022).
  • PTA Friends of Children Award, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Parent-Teacher Association. (May 2021).
  • NAESP National Panel of New Principals, National Association of Elementary School Principals. (January 2013).
  • Southwest Securities Scholar Fellow, University of North Texas, sponsored by Southwest Securities, Inc.—specifically through a gift and endowment from Don A. Buchholz. (May 2011).
  • AASA Aspiring Administrator Award, Scholarship Winner, American Association of School Administrators (AASA). (February 2011).

Service

University Service

  • Committee Member, UNT EDLE Doctoral Admissions Committee. (January 13, 2026 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Sunshine Committee. (November 2025 - Present).
  • Faculty Advisor, Texas Research and Education Network for Development (TREND). (September 1, 2025 - Present).
  • Co-Director, UNT EDLE Master's Admissions Committee. (April 2025 - Present).
  • Member, Oral Comprehensive Exam Scorer for Curriculum and Instruction. (February 28, 2026 - February 28, 2026).