Daniel Backes
Adjunct Faculty
Biography
Senior educational leader with 15+ years of experience leading people, programs, and organizational improvement initiatives across complex, multi‑stakeholder environments. Proven expertise in adult learning, leadership development, change management, and performance improvement. Adept at translating strategy into scalable systems that improve culture, engagement, and outcomes. Doctorate‑prepared with a strong record of executive coaching, program evaluation, and enterprise‑level training.
Education
  • Doctor of Education
Programs Taught
  • Master of Education in Educational Administration with an Emphasis in Christian Education
  • Master of Education in Educational Administration
  • Master of Education in Educational Administration with an Emphasis in School Business and Finance
  • Master of Education in Educational Leadership with an Emphasis in K12 Christian Education
  • Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Classes
  • EAD-567: Coaching and Mentoring to Support Teacher Self-Efficacy and Retention
  • EAD-577: Promoting Effective and Respectful Learning Environments
  • EDL-590: Educational Leadership Capstone
Publications
  • Dr. Dan Backes. (2024). INTERVENTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ANALYTICAL PROBLEMSOLVING SKILLS IN THE SECONDARY CLASSROOM: A MIXED METHODS STUDY.
Licenses / Certificates
  • Florida Department of Education Profession Teaching Certificate
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