• EDD, School District Superintendent, University of South Dakota, 2021
• MA, PK12 Principal, University of South Dakota, 2013
• BS, English Language, Literature, and Writing, Eastern Michigan University, 2007

• PK-12 Administration, Superintendent and Principal endorsement, SD DOE

• Breakout Kit , USDs Center for Teaching and Learning

Citations listed below are presented in a standardized, modified format for display purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect the preferred style and conventions of the faculty member or discipline.

• Schmit, Christopher, Lehmann, Erin, Swank, David, Dannenbring, Tasha, and Alborn-Yilek, Sue. Teacher Retention: Retaining Teachers in High-Needs, Urban Secondary Schools in a Midwest State Post-Pandemic., Editors Robyn Elder, 1-39. Vol. 9, Iss. 1 Saint Charles, MO: Journal of Educational Leadership in Action, 2023.
• Grichko, Vassa, Schamber, Betsy, Hall, Shanice, , Swank, David, Barker, David, and Lehmann, Erin. Dissertation 2.0: An Action Research Study on Adapting with AI. Impacting Education: Journal on Transforming Professional Practice.

• Belbas-Larson Excellence in Teaching Nominee, USD, 2024

• Grichko, Vassa, Lehmann, Erin, Barker, David, and Swank, David, Designing Guidelines on (In)Appropriate AI Use for Dissertations. Presented at the 2024 CPED Convening, Honolulu, Hawaii & Virtual. (October 30, 2024)
• Grichko, Vassa, Lehmann, Erin, Swank, David, and Barker, David, Empowering Educators by Ethically Incorporating AI. Presented at the 2024 South Dakota Higher Education Association Annual Conference, Rapid City, SD. (October 03, 2024)
• Grichko, Vassa, Swank, David, Barker, David, and Lehmann, Erin, Dissertation 2.0: An Action Research Study on Adapting with AI in Ed Leadership. Presented at the International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL) Conference, Virtual. (July 30, 2024)
• Barker, David, Swank, David, Grichko, Vassa, and Lehmann, Erin, Reigniting Your Spark: Connecting Strengths to Possibilities. Presented at the TIE Conference 24, Sioux Falls, SD. (April 16, 2024)
• Swank, David, Lehmann, Erin, Grichko, Vassa, and Barker, David, Data-Driven:Navigating the Roadmap of School Improvement. Presented at the TIE Conference 24, Rapid City, South Dakota. (April 15, 2024)
• Swank, David, Grichko, Vassa, Barker, David, and Lehmann, Erin, Escaping the Tyranny of Grades. Presented at the TIE Conference 24, Rapid City, South Dakota. (April 15, 2024)
• Barker, David, Swank, David, Grichko, Vassa, and Lehmann, Erin, Reconnect to Research: Scholar Practitioners as Change Agents. Presented at the TIE Conference 24, Sioux Falls, SD. (April 15, 2024)
• Grichko, Vassa, Lehmann, Erin, Swank, David, and Barker, David, Transforming Knowledge: The Value of Co-Teaching with EdD Scholar-Practitioners. Presented at the 2023 CPED Convening, Pensacola, FL. (October 06, 2023)
• Lehmann, Erin, Swank, David, and Grichko, Vassa, Workshop I: Escaping the Tyranny of Grades: Ungrading Edition . Presented at the 2023 CPED Convening, Pensacola, FL. (October 04, 2023)
• De Jong, David, Lehmann, Erin, and Swank, David, Which Emotions Are Experienced by School Leaders During Online, Asynchronous Simulations?. Presented at the Inspiring Leaders for Innovation in Education, Virtual. (July 14, 2023)
• Swank, David, and Billington, Brianna, Teaching in a CBE Environment. Presented at the TIE Conference 2023, Rapid City, SD. (April 23, 2023)
• Swank, David, Lehmann, Erin, and De Jong, David, Helping School Leaders Understand What is Needed to Shift to Personalized Learning . Presented at the International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL) Conference, Virtual. (August 05, 2022)