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Abraham S. Fischler
Associate Professor
Department of Education
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice
Mel D. Coleman is an Associate Professor for the College of Education and Educational
Leadership at Nova Southeastern University. He has served as deputy superintendent
at Palm Beach School District in Palm Beach County, Florida. He served as executive
director of accountability in the Austin Independent School District in Austin, Texas;
as deputy superintendent in Columbus, Ohio; and Superintendent for eight years in
Mansfield, Ohio.
He has a Bachelor’s degree in Education from The Ohio State University, a Master of
Science degree from Ohio University, and a Doctor of Education degree from Teachers
College of Columbia University. In addition, Dr. Coleman has been a teacher, counselor,
principal, and curriculum director in the PK-12 public schools. He has also been an
adjunct professor of curriculum and instruction at Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio.
He is currently teaching educational leadership courses, coordinating administrative
internships, and working with the masters, specialist, and doctoral programs at Abraham
S. Fischler College of Education.