PortalBilly Green
Dr. Billy Green
Lecturer
Teacher Education & Leadership Studies
Beeghly Hall 2401
phone: (330) 941-2441
Bio
Dr. Green is a faculty member in Teacher Education and Leadership Studies (TELS) at Youngstown State University, where he teaches undergraduate and graduate education courses, student teaching seminars, assessment, and edTPA-related coursework, and supervises pre-service teachers across field and student teaching placements. His background includes K–12 classroom teaching, district-level technology leadership, instructional coaching, and higher education teaching.
Research Interests
Learning design, educational technology, multimedia learning, podcasting in education, digital media in teaching and learning, student engagement, instructional innovation, teacher preparation, clinical practice in teacher education, inclusive education, K–12 teaching and learning
Teaching Interests
Teacher education, special education, inclusive education, elementary education, middle-level education, instructional design, differentiated instruction, assessment and data-informed instruction, educational technology, clinical practice, student teaching, teacher candidate development
2026
EDD, Educational Policy, Organization, and Leadership
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Dissertation/Thesis Title — "Beyond the Lecture: Exploring Teacher-Created Podcasts as a Pedagogical Tool for Student Motivation and Engagement in Middle School Social Studies"
2019
MS, Special Education (K-12)
Western Governors University
2018
MEd, Learning and Technology
Western Governors University
2017
BS, Early Childhood Education
Youngstown State University
2026
Ohio Association of Teacher Educators
Outstanding Teacher Educator Award
The annual award recognizes teacher educators who demonstrate excellence in teaching, mentorship and student support while contributing to the advancement of teacher education through innovation, research and collaboration with schools, communities and educational partners.
2026
"Preparing Future Educators for the Digital Shift: Strategies for Remote and Hybrid Teaching"
W. Green
Biography:
Billy Green, Ed.D., is a full time lecturer in Teacher Education and Leadership Studies at Youngstown State University, where he teaches undergraduate education courses, student teaching seminar, assessment, and edTPA-related coursework, and supervises pre-service teachers across field and student teaching placements. His background includes K–12 classroom teaching, district-level technology leadership, instructional coaching, and higher education teaching.
His scholarly and professional interests include intentional technology integration, teacher education, digital pedagogy, AI in education, student engagement, instructional technology implementation, assessment, and K–12 teacher professional learning.
Contact:
- wfgreen@ysu.edu
- 330-941-2441 | Teacher Education
- 330-402-7334 | Teacher Education and Leadership Studies
2026
Ed.D., Educational Policy, Organization, & Leadership
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Concentration: Learning Design & Leadership, Technology Specialist
- Dissertation: “Beyond the Lecture: Exploring Teacher-Created Podcasts as a Pedagogical Tool for Student Motivation and Engagement in Middle School Social Studies”
2019
M.S., Special Education (K-12)
Western Governors University
2018
M.Ed., Learning & Technology
Western Governors University
2017
B.S., Early Childhood Education
Youngstown State University
2026
Outstanding Teacher Educator Award, Ohio Association of Teacher Educators
Spring 2026 Conference Participation Support Award, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
2018
Technology Design Portfolio Excellence Award, Western Governors University
2016
Outstanding Performance Award in Student Teaching, Youngstown State University
2023 - PRESENT
Part-Time Faculty
Teacher Education and Leadership Studies, Youngstown State University
2023 - PRESENT
University Supervisor
Teacher Education and Leadership Studies, Youngstown State University
2019 - 2024
Adjunct Instructor
Teacher Education, Eastern Gateway Community College
2021 - 2022
Director of Technology
Liberty Local Schools
2019 - 2021
Assistant Director of Technology
Liberty Local Schools
2017 - 2021
Fourth Grade Teacher
Liberty Local Schools
2026
“Preparing Future Educators for the Digital Shift: Strategies for Remote and Hybrid Teaching.” Book chapter in Preparing Educators for Complexity and Change: Resilient Pedagogies, Digital Innovation, and Ethical Futures. IGI Global Scientific Publishing.
“Bridging Engagement and Instruction: Practical Technology Integration Strategies for the Middle School Classroom.” SRATE Journal, 34(2).
“Digital Citizenship in the Age of Misinformation: Teaching Students to Think Before Sharing.” Ohio Journal of Teacher Education, 41(1), Article 5.
“Intentional AI Integration in Teacher Education: Supporting the Instructional Cycle Through Planning, Engagement, Assessment, and Reflection.” Paper presented at the International Educational Technology Conference, Los Angeles, CA (virtual).
“Designing Teacher-Created Podcasts for Social Studies Instruction.” On-demand accepted presentation at the National Council for the Social Studies Summer Virtual Conference.
“Beyond the Lecture: Exploring Teacher-Created Podcasts as a Pedagogical Tool for Student Motivation and Engagement in Middle School Social Studies.” Paper presented at the 17th Annual College of Education Graduate Student Conference, Urbana, IL.
“AI as a Teaching Partner: Practical Supports for Planning, Engagement, and Reflection.” Presentation at the YSU Conference on AI in Teaching and Learning, Youngstown, OH.
2026 - PRESENT
Reviewer, Interdisciplinary Educational Technology
Reviewer, Journal of Educational Technology Systems
Reviewer, TechTrends
Reviewer, International Conference on Education Technology and Computers
Ad Hoc Reviewer, Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education
Ad Hoc Reviewer, Educational Technology & Society
Conference Reviewer, Association for Educational Communications and Technology Annual Convention
2025 - PRESENT
Student Conduct Board, Youngstown State University
TELS IGNITE Committee, Youngstown State University
TELS Education Advisory Committee, Youngstown State University
TELS CAEP Data Committee, Youngstown State University
LAHSS Conference Proposal Review Committee, Youngstown State University
2025
Sandcastle Graduate Scholarship Review Committee, Youngstown State University
2022
Instructional Technology (EDU 201) Course Revision Committee, Eastern Gateway Community College
2017 - 2022
President
Youngstown Alumni Chapter, Sigma Chi
- Intentional technology integration in K–12 classrooms
- Student engagement and motivation in digital learning environments
- Teacher implementation of instructional technology
- Technology-supported professional learning
- Online and hybrid teaching
- Digital citizenship and media literacy
- AI in education
- Assessment and teacher preparation