Lesli Fridge, EdD Profile and Contact Information

• EdD, Executive Leadership, University of Houston
• MEd Certification, Education Administration, University of Houston Victoria
• MEd, Secondary School Counseling (Psychology minor), Nicholls State University
• BA, Social Studies Education (English minor), Nicholls State University
• AS, Criminal Justice, Nicholls State University

• INDC 4380- Social Studies Methods
• INDC 4380- Social Studies Methods (Independent Study)
• EPSY 5313- Counseling Methods & Techniques
• EPSY 5323- Theory & Practice of Counseling
• EPSY 6302- Measurement & Appraisal
• EPSY 5363- Principles of Guidance
• EPSY 6191- Counseling Practicum
• EDUC 5101- Internship I-ACP
• EDUC 5371- Clinical Teaching EC-6
• EDUC 6304- Children, Adolescents and Learning
• EDUC 6304- Children, Adolescents and Learning (Independent Study)
• EDAD 6308- Role of the Principal
• EDAD 6303- School Law
• EDAD 6302- Instructional Leadership/Evaluation
• EDAD 6301- Administrative Theory and Practice
• EDAD 6313- School Personnel Leadership
• EDAD 6316- Data Driven Decision Making
• EDAD 6191- Internship in Principalship
• EDAD 6193- Internship in Principalship
• EDAD 6193- Internship in Principalship (Independent Study)
• EDAD 6192- Seminar in Principalship
• EDLD 7304- Organizational Theory and Practice
• EDLD 7304- Organizational Theory and Practice (Independent Study)
• EDLD 7307- Christian World View for Educational Leaders
• EDSU 7322- Human Resource Management in the Schools
• EDSP 7323- Personnel Prep Collaboration
• EDLR 7116- Dissertation Research
• EDLR 7117- Dissertation Research
• EDLR 7118- Dissertation Research
• EDLR 7119- Dissertation Research
• EDLR 7120- Dissertation Research
• EDLR 7221- Dissertation Research
• EDLD 7300- Seminar in Doctoral Studies
• EDLR 7399- Dissertation Defense Preparation

Dr. Fridge’s primary teaching focus is doctoral dissertation research and preparation, as well as in educational leadership and administration. Dr. Fridge is a former school principal and is currently the Dean of the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. These roles provide her with real life experiences that enhance the learning for her students.

• University of Houston: Exploring Characteristics of an Effective Elementary School with High-Needs Students in a Mid-Sized, Urban School District in Southeast Texas (Lesli Fridge, Doctor of Education/Professional Leadership, May 2011, published)
• International Study-University of Beijing, China: Urban and Comparative Education and Educational Leadership in a Global Society
• International Study- Oxford University, England: The Inklings in Oxford. A study of the Literacy Lives of JR Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Owen Barfield, Charles Williams and Dorothy Sayers

Dr. Fridge has guided doctoral research as a dissertation chair for 21 doctoral students and has served on 11 committees.

Committee Service/Offices Held

At HCU, Dr. Fridge has served as the Faculty Assembly President, Treasurer, and college representative. She was a member of the Husky Strong Task Force that led the university through COVID and was the Co-Chair of the Provost Search Committee. Prior to coming to HCU as faculty, Dr. Fridge served on the Education Advisory Boards at: HCU, University of Houston, University of Houston-Downtown, Texas Southern University, Prairie View A&M University, Texas A&M University, and at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. She is currently serving on the Board of Trustees at Veritas Classical Christian Academy and has been on the Board of Trustees at Richmond Methodist Church.

Honors/Awards

Dr. Fridge was the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences Piper Professor nominee for outstanding teaching. She has been awarded funding several years to promote literacy in area elementary schools through the Cullen Foundation HIED Early Literacy Grant. Dr. Fridge was invited and presented professional development to education leaders at the University of Pelita Haripan in Indonesia. Through her years of work and service, she has earned the rank of full professor.

Previous Professional Jobs

Prior to coming to Higher Education, Dr. Fridge served 31 years in the public-school arena working as a teacher, counselor, Assistant Principal, Principal and HR Director.