Michael Shaffer
Michael Shaffer
Associate Clinical Professor of Educational Leadership
Curriculum Vitae

Phone:765-285-5215

Room:TC 925


About Michael Shaffer

Dr. Michael Shaffer has been an administrator at every level (elementary, middle, high school and central office) over his 27-year administrative career.

Professional Experience

Dr. Shaffer is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership.  He is the Director of the Educational Specialist (EdS) and Educational Doctorate (EdD) programs in Administration and Supervision. Dr. Shaffer teaches School Law, Special Ed Law, School Facilities, the Central Office Administrator, and Policy and Politics. He served as a principal for more than 25 years, and is a strong advocate for traditional public education.  He has been full-time at Ball State since 2015 but also spent the eleven years before that serving as adjunct assistant professor.  

Education

Ball State University 2004
Educational Doctorate in Educational Leadership

Recent Research and Publications

Shaffer, M. & Jefferson, R. (2022). From Pushups to Angel's Wings:  Great Things Happen When Boys Read.  Rowman & Littlefield.


Course Schedule
Course No. Section Times Days Location
Supervision of Instr 650 800 0000 - 0000 OL, room ONLINE
School Law 686 800 0000 - 0000 OL, room ONLINE
School District Admi 780 800 0000 - 0000 OL, room ONLINE