Thomas Christner
Online Full Time Faculty
Biography
In 2007, I earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Wheaton College in Illinois in History/Social Science with a teaching certificate from the state of Illinois. In 2010, I earned a Master of Education Degree from Arizona State University in Educational Administration and Supervision (Principalship). In 2020, I earned a Doctorate in Education in Organizational Leadership with an emphasis in Organizational Development Degree from Grand Canyon University. I have been an Online Fulltime Faculty Member at Grand Canyon University since May of 2013 and I have taught a variety of courses during my time at the Grand Canyon University. Before working at Grand Canyon University, I was a classroom teacher at a middle school in Phoenix for five years (2008-2013) and also coached a variety of sports. I enjoy interacting with students and helping them work towards their goals in their education.
Education
  • Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership
  • Master of Education in Educational Administration and Supervision
Programs Taught
  • Bachelor of Arts in Dance for Secondary Education
  • Bachelor of Arts in English for Secondary Education
  • Bachelor of Arts in History for Secondary Education
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music Education-Choral: Voice
  • Bachelor of Arts in Music Education-Instrumental: Brass, Woodwind, Percussion, or Strings
Classes
  • EAD-501: Educational Administration: Foundations for the Developing Leader
  • EAD-590: Educational Administration Clinical Internship III
  • EDU-210: Foundations of Education
  • EDU-330: Ethics and Advocacy in Education
  • EDU-5330TE: Ethics and Advocacy in Education for Current Practitioners
Publications
  • Christner, T. E. (2020). Unequal funding: Subsidization prediction in university athletics.
Awards
  • Online Full-Time Faculty Award for excellence in Learning, Leading, and Serving. - 2022
  • The Provost Excellence Award - 2025
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