Dr. Tiffany Boury
Professor of Education Senior International Officer
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Overview
Dr. Tiffany Boury is a professor at Franciscan University of Steubenville, her research is in international education, civic, and school leadership. She has led Franciscan University in establishing international educational partnerships in Kowloon, Hong Kong, and Erbil, Iraq. Read more about Dr. Boury's critical involvement with the Catholic community in Erbil, Iraq during the first ever papal visit to the area as part of the delegation from Franciscan University that was invited by Archbishop Warda to attend the historic event.
In 2017, she was named the recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award from Franciscan University and 2020 the Excellence in Service Award. She has contributed to the Center for Leadership as a session facilitator for undergraduates. She is a Board member for the Aim Women's Crisis Pregnancy Center.
Dr. Boury's latest role as Senior International Officer is in conjunction with Franciscan University's Strategic Plan to develop, facilitate, and maintain global partnerships that will benefit academic development, mission opportunities, and career prospects for Franciscan students. In this position, Dr. Boury will promote global professional opportunities for the faculty, staff, and alumni of Franciscan University of Steubenville.
Education
- Robert Morris University, PH.D., Instructional Management and Leadership, March 2012
- Walden University, Masters of Education, Specialization in Reading and Literacy, April 2006
- West Virginia University, Masters Courses in Special Education, September 2005
- West Liberty University, Special Education, April 2003
Experience
- Senior International Officer
- MCORE Coach
- 2019-~Director of Catholic Leadership
- 2017 Gaming, Austria: Guest faculty member
- 2008-present: Undergraduate program Reading, Language Arts Instruction and Middle School, Curriculum & Graduate program Reading, Human Development and School & Society courses.
- 2019-present: Coordinator for the Gaming, Austria International Field Experience (ELISA)
- 2012-present: Online course development: Undergraduate and Graduate Education
- 2015-present: EdTPA Teacher Assessment Coordinator
- 2016: Student Teaching Supervisor
Licensure & Certifications
- Demonstrating Value: Success Strategies for IE Leaders
- e-Learning Express: Gaining J Designation Approval
- Secondary Schools and SEVIS Compliance
- West Virginia, K-6 Elementary Education
- West Virginia, K-12 Intervention Specialist
- Ohio, K-3 Elementary Certification
- Ohio, K-12 Intervention Specialist, Highly Qualified
- Intercultural Developmental Inventory, Administrator
- Ohio Department of Education, Resident Educator Certification
Professional Associations
- 2022- to present Association of International Education Administrators
- 2022- to present NAFSA: Association of International Educators-Academy Graduate December 2022
- International Editorial Team-European Scientific Journal
- ILA International Leadership Association
- Comparative and International Education: Religion and Education SIG –Secretary 2017-2019
- Comparative and International Education Society: Reviewer for Higher Education SIG
- Comparative and International Education Society: Religion and Education SIG – Globalization and
- Education SIG and Cultural Contexts of Education and Human Potential SIG
- Academy for Educational Studies
- Japan- America Society of Pittsburgh
- Intercultural Academy for Intercultural Research
Awards and Research
- 2021-2024 Research Cohorts
- 2022-2023 Abilene Christian College: Best Practices in Christian Higher Ed research seminar cohort
- 2021-2022 NAFSA Academy for International Education
- 2017 Excellence in Teaching Award: Franciscan University
- 2016 European Scientific Journal Reviewer of the Year
- 2014 Civic Award: Martin Luther King Youth Advocacy Committee
- 2012 Outstanding Field Experience Program: Ohio Association of Teacher Education
Community and Service Activities
- Faculty Council, Faculty Governance
- Chairperson for the New Faculty Committee
- Center for Leadership
Select Publications
- Our Study Abroad Program: Collaboration for International Teaching and Learning: Facing Language and Cultural Education Challenges in the Current World. Nitra, Slovakia, June 2025 virtual presentation
- Is a heart for Mission Enough? Developing an Onboarding Program to Build Teacher Recruitment in Iraq. In process A.C.U. Press. 2024
- The Role of Catholic Schools in the Evangelization of Our Communities. Unleash the Gospel. Vol. 3. Issue 4, 2022
- Lesson Learned from a Catholic School in Iraq: The Catechetical Review Issue 7.3, 2021
- From Ohio to Hong Kong: Fostering Dynamic Learning Communities Through the Building of International Partnerships. World Journal of Education and Humanities Vol. 2, No. 3, 2020
- The Ties That Bind: The Power of International Field Placements as a Catalyst for Developing Culturally Relevant Teaching– Educational Research for Policy and Practice in process Cultivating A Community of Change Through the Implementation of Shared Leadership Theory. European Scientific Journal- May 2017/edition I.S.S.: 1857 – 7881
- Lesson Learned from a Catholic School in Iraq: The Catechetical Review Issue 7.3, 2021
- From Ohio to Hong Kong: Fostering Dynamic Learning Communities Through the Building of International Partnerships. World Journal of Education and Humanities Vol. 2, No. 3, 2020
- The Ties That Bind: The Power of International Field Placements as a Catalyst for Developing Culturally Relevant Teaching– Educational Research for Policy and Practice in process Cultivating A Community of Change Through the Implementation of Shared Leadership Theory. European Scientific Journal– May 2017/edition I.S.S.: 1857 – 7881
- Fostering a Culture of Collaboration During International Pre-service Teacher Field Placements: The Power of Mentor Teachers. European Scientific Journal July 2016 /SPECIAL/ edition ISSN: 1857 – 7881 (Print) e – ISSN 1857- 7431
- Connecting Faith and Pedagogy: Fortune Favors the Brave. Global Journal on Humanities and Social Sciences (D.A.E. 2015) Issue #3 2016
- Technology-Literate School Leaders in a 1:1 iPad Program and Teachers’ Technology Self- Efficacy. International Journal of Information and Communication Technology (I.J.I.C.T.E.) Issue #42 (Vol 11 Nr 2)
- Reflections from Austria: The Use of Online Technology to Facilitate Pre-Service Teachers’ Engagement and Cultural Competency Development During an International Field Placement. International Journal of Information and Communication Technology (I.J.I.C.T.E.) Issue #35 (Vol 9 Nr 3)
- The Development of a Procedural Program (E.L.I.S.A.) Establishing International Preservice Teacher Field Placements with Reflections of Cross-Cultural Observations in Gaming, Austria. ProQuest. DA1/A 74-02 (E), Oct. 2011