Publications and Presentations

Books

Veugelers, W., & O’Hair, M. J. (Eds.). (2005). Network learning for educational change. London: Open University Press.

O’Hair, H. D., O’Rourke, J., & O’Hair, M. J. (2001). Business communication. Cincinnati, OH: SouthWestern.

O’Hair, M. J., McLaughlin, H. J., & Reitzug, U.C. (2000). Foundations of democratic education. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.

McIntyre, D. J., & O’Hair, M. J. (1996). The reflective roles of the classroom teacher. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.

O’Hair, M. J., & Odell, S. J. (Eds.). (1995). Teacher education yearbook III: Educating teachers for leadership and change. Newbury Park, CA: Corwin.

O’Hair, M. J., & Odell, S. J. (Eds.). (1994). Teacher education yearbook II: Partnerships in education. Fort Worth: Harcourt Brace.

O’Hair, M. J., & Odell, S. J. (Eds.). (1993). Teacher education yearbook I: Diversity and teaching. Fort Worth: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.

Publications

O’Hair, M. J., & Averso, R. (in press). Reducing school violence and terrorism through personalized, interactive learning environments. In D. O’Hair, R. Heath, & J. Ledlow (Eds.), Terrorism: Communication and rhetorical perspectives. Cresskill, NJ: Hampton.

O’Hair, M. J., & Reitzug, U. C. (in press). Working for social justice in rural schools: A model for science education. International Electronic Journal for Leadership in Learning.

O’Hair, M. J., O’Hair, H. D., Lee, R., & Averso, R. (2006). Strategic relationship management in school public relations. Journal of School Public Relations, 27(2), 161-179.

O’Hair, M. J., & Reitzug, U. C. (2006). A response to Glickman’s "preparing thoughtful educational leaders." Journal of School Leadership, 16(1), 112-118.

Cate, J. M., Vaughn, C. A., & O’Hair, M. J. (2006). A seventeen-year case study of an elementary school’s journey from traditional to learning community to democratic school. Journal of School Leadership, 16(1), 86-111.

O’Hair, M. J., Reitzug, U. C., Cate, J., Averso, R., Atkinson, L., Gentry, D., Garn, G., & Jean-Marie, G. (2005). Networking for professional learning communities: School-university-community partnerships to enhance student achievement. In W. Veugelers & M. J. O’Hair (Eds.), Network learning for educational change (pp. 72-98). London: Open University Press.

O’Hair, M. J., & Veugelers, W. (2005). The case for network learning. In W. Veugelers & M. J. O’Hair (Eds.) Network learning for educational change
(pp. 1-16). London: Open University Press.

Veugelers, W., & O’Hair, M. J. (2005). Networking for learning and change. In W. Veugelers & M. J. O’Hair (Eds.), Network learning for educational change (pp. 211-221). London: Open University Press.

Reitzug, U. C., & O’Hair, M. J. (2002). From conventional school to democratic school community: The dilemmas of teaching and leadership. In G. Furman-Brown (Ed.), School as community: From promise to practice (pp. 119-141). New York: SUNY Press.

Spaulding, A. M., & O’Hair, M. J. (1999). Public relations in a communication context: Listening, nonverbal, and conflict-resolution skills. In T. Kowalski (Ed.), Public relations for educational organizations: Practice in an information age. (2nd Ed.). New York: Prentice Hall.

Reitzug, U.C., & O’Hair, M. J. (1998). Struggling with democracy: Implications for career-long teacher education. In D. J. McIntyre & D. Byrd (Eds.), Teacher education yearbook VI: Career-long teacher education. Newbury Park, CA: Corwin.

O’Hair, M. J., & Reitzug, U. C. (1997). Teacher leadership: In what ways? For what purpose? Action in Teacher Education, 19(3), 65-66.

O’Hair, M. J., & Reitzug, U. C. (1997). Restructuring schools for democracy: Principals’ perspectives. Journal of School Leadership, 7(3), 266-286.

Zepeda, S., Wood, F., & O’Hair, M. J. (1996). A vision of supervision for 21st century schooling: Trends to promote change, inquiry, and reflection. Wingspan, 11(2), 26-30.

O’Hair, M. J., & O’Hair, H. D. (1996). Connecting field experiences through communication . In D. Byrd & D. J. McIntyre (Eds.), Teacher education yearbook IV: Field experiences for tomorrow’s teachers (pp. 161-168). Newbury Park, CA: Corwin.

O’Hair, H. D., & O’Hair, M. J. (1996). Implications of communication theory for field-based experiences. In D. Byrd & J. M. McIntyre (Eds.), Teacher education yearbook IV: Field experiences for tomorrow’s teachers (pp. 211-218). Newbury Park, CA: Corwin.

O’Hair, M. J., & Spaulding, A. M. (1996). Institutionalizing public relations through interpersonal communication: Listening, nonverbal, and conflict resolution skills. In T. Kowalski (Ed.), Public relations for educational organizations: Practice in an information age. New York: Prentice Hall.

O’Hair, M. J. (1995). Uniting theory, research, and practice: Purpose, beliefs and change revisited. Action in Teacher Education, 17(1), 88-91.

O’Hair, M. J., & Odell, S. J. (1995). Weaving leadership and change into teacher education. In M. J. O’Hair & S. J. Odell (Eds.), Teacher education yearbook III: Educating teachers for leadership and change (pp. 21-25). Newbury Park, CA: Corwin.

Odell, S. J., & O’Hair, M. J. (1994). Linking research and practice through partnerships. In M. J. O’Hair & S. J. Odell (Eds.), Teacher education yearbook II: Partnerships in education. Fort Worth: Harcourt Brace.

O’Hair, M. J. (1994). Understanding motivation. In P. Burden & D. Byrd, Methods for teaching effectiveness. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

O’Hair, M. J., & Ropo, E. (1994). Unspoken messages: Understanding diversity in education requires emphasis on nonverbal communication. Teacher Education Quarterly, 21(3), 91-112.

O’Hair, M. J., & Odell, S. J. (1993). Linking research to practice: A reflective approach. In M. J. O’Hair & S. J. Odell (Eds.). Teacher education yearbook I: Diversity and teaching (pp. 11-16). Fort Worth: Harcourt Brace.

O’Hair, M. J., & Blase, J. (1992). Power and politics in the classroom: Implications for teacher education. Action in Teacher Education, 14(1), 10-17.

O’Hair, M. J., & O’Hair, D. (1992). A model of strategic principal communication during performance evaluations. Journal of Research for School Executives, 2(1), 13-22.

O’Hair, M. J., Cody, M., & O’Hair, D. (1991). The impact of situational and personality dimensions on compliance-resisting strategies. Communication Quarterly, 39(3), 226-240.

Alley, R., O’Hair, M. J., & Wright, R. (1990). Student misbehaviors: Which ones really trouble teachers? Teacher Education Quarterly, 17(3), 63-70.

O’Hair, M.J., & Wright, R. (1990). Application of communication strategies in alleviating teacher stress. In D. O’Hair and G. Kreps (Eds.), Applied communication theory and research (pp. 141-159). Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum & Associates.

O’Hair, M. J. (1989). Teacher employment interview: A neglected reality. Action in Teacher Education, 11(1), 53-57.

Wright, R., O’Hair, M. J., & Alley, R. (1988). Student teachers rate discipline factors: Help for the supervisor. Action in Teacher Education, 10(2), 85-91.

O’Hair, M. J., Wooden, S., & O’Hair, D. (1988). Enhancement of listening skills as a prerequisite to improved study skills. Journal of the International Listening Association, 37-45.

O’Hair, M. J., & Wooden, S. (1988). Effects of gender differences on communication style of faculty members in higher education. Women in Higher Education, 225-229.

O’Hair, M. J., & Wooden, S. (1987-1988). Impact of listening skill development on college reading, note-taking, and study skills. International Reading Association: Innovative Learning Strategies, 12-15.

Worobey, J., O’Hair, D., & O’Hair, M. J. (1987). Pediatrician-patient-parent communication: A descriptive analysis. Language and Communication, 7(4), 293-301.

O’Hair, D., O’Hair, M. J., Southward, M., & Krayer, K. (1987). Physician
communication and patient compliance. Journal of Compliance in Health Care, 2(2), 125-128.

Krayer, K., O’Hair, M. J., & O’Hair, D. (1984). Applications of cognitive restructuring in the treatment of communication apprehension: Perceptions of task and context coping strategies. Communication, 13, 67-79.

Conference Proceedings

Rhoads, T. R., Nanny, M., & O’Hair, M. J. (2005). After the funding: Sustaining an
NSF GK-12 outreach initiative. Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Global Colloquium. American Society for Engineering Education.

Fry, T., Rhoads, T. R., Nanny, M., & O’Hair, M. J. (2003). A survey of authentic teaching in secondary math and science classrooms. Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference. American Society for Engineering Education.

Editorships

Journal of School Leadership, Associate Editor, 1999-2005; Guest Editor, 2001.

Teacher Education Yearbook, Founding Editor, 1991; Co-Editor, 1992-1995.

Action in Teacher Education, Chair, Editorial Board (Professional Journal Committee),
1992-1996.

Teaching in Educational Administration Newsletter, Co-Editor, American Educational Research Association SIG: Teaching in Educational Administration, 1994.

National and International Research Paper Presentations (from over 100; 1996-2006)

O’Hair, M. J., & Averso, R. A. (June 2006). Communication to create personalized, authentic learning environments. International Communication Association, Dresden, Germany.

O’Hair, M. J. (January 2006). The future of learning: Developing professional learning communities with virtual learning environments. National School Reform Faculty Research Forum, Denver.

Atkinson, L., O’Hair, M. J., & Garn, G. (November 2005). Schools as democratic learning organization: Relationships between professional learning communities and technology-enriched learning environments. University Council for Educational Administration, Nashville.

Williams, L., & O’Hair, M. J. (November 2005). A phenomenological study of
technology’s impact on collaboration: Perceptions of secondary school administrators. University Council for Educational Administration, Nashville.

Rhoads, T. R., Nanny, M., & O’Hair, M. J. (September 2005). After the funding: Sustaining an NSF GK-12 Outreach Initiative. ASEE/AAEE 4th Global Colloquium on Engineering Education, Sydney, Australia.

O’Hair, M. J., Cate, J. M., & Averso, R. A. (April 2005). Networking for professional learning communities: School-university-community partnerships to enhance student achievement. American Educational Research Association, Montreal.

Cate, J. M., O’Hair, M. J. (April 2005). Sustaining democracy and improving achievement. American Educational Research Association, Montreal.

Cate, J. M., Averso, R. A., & O’Hair, M. J. (April 2005). Developing leaders for democratic schools. American Educational Research Association, Montreal.

Cate, J. M., Averso, R. A., & O’Hair, M. J. (November 2004). Vision for leadership: Research implications for improved teaching and learning. University Council for Educational Administration, Kansas City.

O’Hair, M. J. (July 2004). Statewide learning partnerships: Enhancing student achievement. Alaskan Social Science Education Summit; Fairbanks.

Averso, R., Cate, J. M., & O’Hair, M. J. (April 2004). Leadership and change: Research implications of school vision and core-learning principles to improve teaching and learning practices. American Educational Research Association, San Diego.

O’Hair, M. J., Cate, J. M., & Atkinson, L. (February 2004). Creating and sustaining professional learning communities leaves no child behind. Association of Teacher Education, Dallas.

O’Hair, M. J. (November 2003). Developing professional learning communities in three high schools: Problems and strategies involving leadership and learning. University Council for Educational Administration, Portland.

Cate, J. M., O’Hair, M. J., & Vaughn, C. A. (November 2003). Leading and learning in a democratic community. University Council for Educational Administration, Portland.

O’Hair, M. J. (April 2003). Developing authentic achievement and professional learning communities through democratic school renewal networks. American Educational Research Association, Chicago.

O’Hair, M. J. (January 2003). Transcending traditional boundaries: Responding to leadership challenges through cohorts. American Association of College for Teacher Education, New Orleans.

O’Hair, M. J. (January 2003). Education and engineering partnerships: Developing new structures and approaches to teacher education, outreach, and student achievement. American Association of College for Teacher Education, New Orleans.

Cate, J. M., Vaughn, C., & O’Hair, M. J. (November 2002) As Red Bud grows: A narrative inquiry of the evolution of a school community. University Council for Educational Administration, Pittsburgh.

O’Hair, M. J. (June 2002). International school-university partnership networks: Lessons for promoting innovation in schools. University of Amsterdam Secondary Schools Network Meeting, Amsterdam.

O’Hair, M. J. (February 2002). Collaborative efforts in reforming Mexico/U.S. Schools: Prospects for the future. University of Veracruz; Xalapa, Mexico.

O’Hair, M. J., Turner, J., & Rhoads, T. (February 2002). An authentic learning and assessment model of collaboration for teaching science and math in secondary schools. American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, New York.

O’Hair, M. J., & Goodman, J. (February 2002). When does reform make a difference? Association of Teacher Educators, Denver.

O’Hair, M. J. (April 2001). Seeking equity: State of Oklahoma’s C.L.I.C.K Technology Leadership Program. American Educational Research Association, Seattle.

O’Hair, M. J. (April 2001). Shifting sands of educational leadership. American Educational Research Association, Seattle.

Reitzug, U. C., & O’Hair, M. J. (November 2000). Teaching for democracy: Sharing materials, sharing ourselves. University Council for Educational Administration, Albuquerque.

O’Hair, M. J., Reitzug, U.C. (April 2000). Networking of networks: Global democratic school renewal. American Educational Research Association, New Orleans.

O’Hair, M. J. (March 2000). Democratic school renewal networking. Keynote address for Educational Innovations Conference. University of Tampere. Tampere, Finland.

O’Hair, M. J., Reitzug, U.C., Gentry, M., & Ketchum, D. (October 1999). Authentically assessing whole school performance. League of Professional Schools, Savannah.

O’Hair, M. J., Reitzug, U.C., Gentry, M., & Nickerson, K. (April 1999). Networking of networks: Facilitating the transformation of conventional schools to democratic school communities. American Educational Research Association, Montreal.

O’Hair, M.J. (March 1999). Educational administration renovation: From conventional school to democratic school community. Keynote address for International Conference for Educational Renovation. Kuwait City, Kuwait.

Reitzug, U. C. & O’Hair, M. J. (October 1998). Becoming democratic/ remaining conventional: The tensions and struggles of networking toward educational excellence and democracy. University Council for Educational Administration, St. Louis.

O’Hair, M. J. (April 1998). Restructuring conventional schools for democratic education: Implications for teachers and teacher education. Keynote address at the International Society for Teacher Education, Skukuza, South Africa.

Reitzug, U. C., O’Hair, M. J., & Ketchum, D. (April 1998). Charting the path from conventional school to democratic school community. American Educational Research Association, San Diego.

Reitzug, U. C., & O’Hair, M. J. (April 1998). The dilemma of (Un)democratic leadership in a democratic school reform effort. American Educational Research Association, San Diego.

McNulty, R., & O’Hair, M. J. (March 1998). Crucial elements of communication to address when initiating change. ASCD, San Antonio.

O’Hair, M. J., Ketchum, D., Smith, J., & Langenbach, M. (February 1998). Oklahoma Networks for Excellence in Education (O.N.E.): Co-reforming schools and colleges of education to reflect democratic school communities. American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, New Orleans.

O’Hair, M. J., & Gee, S. (February 1998). Democratic school and university co-reform networks: Tensions and struggles of practice. Association of Teacher Educators, Dallas.

Reitzug, U.C., & O’Hair, M. J. (February 1998). Struggling with democracy: Implications for career-long teacher education. Association of Teacher Educators, Dallas.

O’Hair, M. J., & Ketchum, D. (October 1997). Becoming democratic: The tensions and struggles of practice. University Council for Educational Administration, Orlando.

O’Hair, M.J., Lieberman, A., & Walwood, N. (March 1997). Supporting whole-school change through intentional networking. American Educational Research Association, Chicago.

O’Hair, M.J. (November 1996). Restructuring for democracy: Co-reform in schools and universities. Coalition of Essential Schools, Albuquerque.

Reitzug, U.C., O’Hair, M. J., Blase, J., & Blase, J. R., & McCarthy, R. (November 1996). Reconstructing schools for democracy: Issues of concept, practice, and preparation. University Council for Educational Administration, Louisville.

O’Hair, M. J., & Reitzug, U. C. (April 1996). Doing democracy: Beliefs, practices, and struggles of engaged schools. American Educational Research Association, New York.

McNulty, R., O’Hair, M. J., Taft, M. (March 1996). The educational communication audit: Understanding the work culture. ASCD, New Orleans.

O’Hair, M. J., & O’Hair, H. D. (February 1996). Connecting field experiences through communication. Association of Teacher Educators, St. Louis.

O’Hair, M. J. (January 1996). Democratic discourse and renewing U.S. schools. University of Tampere, Finland.