Dr. Dixie F. Abernathy is Professor of Education at Queens University of Charlotte, serving as the Chair of The Wayland H. Cato, Jr. School of Education Programs. With over twenty peer-reviewed academic articles and books, and over thirty-five academic presentations, Dr. Abernathy is recognized nationally and globally for her research interests, which include school violence prevention, religious pluralism in the preparation of educators, effective online course design, and student engagement in online learning. A 40-year veteran educator, Dr. Abernathy has served as a classroom teacher, a principal, and assistant superintendent for the ninth largest school district in North Carolina, and a full tenured professor for Queens University of Charlotte. She has presented on her research in various states within the United States as well as internationally in Madrid, Geneva, Athens and Vienna. Most recently, she presented the Keynote address at the Institute of Education Global Conference in Malta.
Prof. Dr. Dixie F. Abernathy
Speech Title: Opportunity and Responsibility: Rigor, Relevance and Engagement in the 21st Century Online Educational Environment
Queens University of Charlotte, USA
Keynote Speaker