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Stella Bell
Program Associate

Photo of Stella  BellStella Bell is a Program Associate with SEDL's Improving School Performance program. Dr. Bell works with the Texas Comprehensive Center (TXCC) to build the capacity of state department of education staff in Texas to implement the goals and programs of No Child Left Behind (NCLB). She helps increase the state's access to and use of research-based information, models, and materials as well as its capacity to communicate effectively with districts, schools, service providers, communities, and families. Dr. Bell also assists with building the state’s school improvement infrastructure for providing sustained support to districts and schools. She offers resources, technical assistance, and research-based knowledge and strategies to support school improvement efforts.

Contact Information
You may contact Stella Bell at 512-391-6506

or by using SEDL's contact form.

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Bell’s interests include organizational theory, embedded intergroup theory, and properties of intergroup conflicts, diversity, and school leadership.

Experience
Prior to joining SEDL in February 2002, Dr. Bell spent 29 years in an urban school district serving as a teacher, principal, and central administrator. She served as a principal of both high- and low-performing schools, and a highlight was opening a new elementary school. During this part of her career, Dr. Bell focused on balanced literacy in reading and writing, cultural relevant pedagogy, professional learning communities, and school leadership and improvement. She also served on numerous district committees for textbook adoptions, strategic planning, curriculum and instructional designs, and professional development training. Previously, as a researcher, Dr. Bell examined School Organization and Leadership: Diversity in Embedded Intergroup Theory and Properties of Intergroup Conflicts.

Education
Dr. Bell holds a BS in elementary education from the University of North Texas in Denton, an MEd in curriculum and instruction and educational administration from Texas State University (formerly Southwest Texas State University) in San Marcos, and an EdD in educational administration from Texas A&M University at College Station.

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