Craig A. Mertler, PhD, is currently an Associate Professor in Leadership and Innovation at Arizona State University. He has been a professor for 23 years has worked as a department chair, director of multiple doctoral programs, and an education dean. He teaches doctoral courses focused on the application of action research in schools, and has also taught educational research methods, statistical analysis, and educational assessment. Professor Mertler is the author of 20 books and 21 refereed journal articles.