Education & development

A foundation
for lifelong learning.

A foundation
for lifelong learning.

Higher education, criminal justice, and public service. Academic preparation supported by continuing professional development.

Higher education, criminal justice, and public service. Academic preparation supported by continuing professional development.

Education & development

A foundation
for lifelong learning.

Higher education, criminal justice, and public service. Academic preparation supported by continuing professional development.

Dr. Judith A. Leary

Academic qualifications

The academic
foundation.

The academic
foundation.

Academic qualifications

The academic
foundation.

August 2015

Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Higher Education Administration

Bowling Green State University

Cognate: Educational Outcomes of Correctional Populations Dissertation: Funding Faithful Felons: A Phenomenological Analysis of the Campus Experiences of Ex-Offender Scholarship Recipients (Chair: Dr. Ellen M. Broido)

August 2015

Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Higher Education Administration

Bowling Green State University

Cognate: Educational Outcomes of Correctional Populations Dissertation: Funding Faithful Felons: A Phenomenological Analysis of the Campus Experiences of Ex-Offender Scholarship Recipients (Chair: Dr. Ellen M. Broido)

August 2014

Master of Science (M.S.)

Criminal Justice

Bowling Green State University

August 2014

Master of Science (M.S.)

Criminal Justice

Bowling Green State University

August 2014

Master of Science (M.S.)

Criminal Justice

Bowling Green State University

May 2007

Master of Ministry (M.Min.)

Ministry

Carolina University (Piedmont International University)

May 2007

Master of Ministry (M.Min.)

Ministry

Carolina University (Piedmont International University)

June 2002

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Radio & Television Broadcasting

Bob Jones University

June 2002

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Radio & Television Broadcasting

Bob Jones University

Certifications & academies

Learning
through proactive in-service training.

Learning
through proactive in-service training.

Certifications & academies

Learning
through proactive in-service training.

Graduate, Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner Citizens’ Academy

Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office (CCMEO) (Spring 2026)

Graduate, Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner Citizens’ Academy

Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office (CCMEO) (Spring 2026)

Certified Crime Prevention Specialist (CPS)

Ohio Crime Prevention Association (Reciprocally certified in WI & IN)

Certified Crime Prevention Specialist (CPS)

Ohio Crime Prevention Association (Reciprocally certified in WI & IN)

House of Worship Security & Risk Management Certification

Ohio Crime Prevention Association

House of Worship Security & Risk Management Certification

Ohio Crime Prevention Association

Graduate, Euclid Citizens’ Police Academy

Euclid Police Department (Spring 2019)

Graduate, Euclid Citizens’ Police Academy

Euclid Police Department (Spring 2019)

OPOTA Subject Control Training

Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (2020)

OPOTA Subject Control Training

Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (2020)

Automatic Electronic Defibrillator (AED)

American Red Cross (2005–Present)

Automatic Electronic Defibrillator (AED)

American Red Cross (2005–Present)

First Aid & Infant and Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

American Red Cross (2005–Present)

First Aid & Infant and Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

American Red Cross (2005–Present)

OPOTA Full-Service Jail / Corrections Basic Training Academy (148 hours)

Lake County Sheriff’s Office (2006) Named “Cadet of the Cycle” (Top Graduate in Cohort Honor)

OPOTA Full-Service Jail / Corrections Basic Training Academy (148 hours)

Lake County Sheriff’s Office (2006) Named “Cadet of the Cycle” (Top Graduate in Cohort Honor)

Continuing development

Always
a learner.

Always
a learner.

Continuing development

Always
a learner.

A continuing record of faculty development, online pedagogy, crisis intervention, and specialized public safety training.

A continuing record of faculty development, online pedagogy, crisis intervention, and specialized public safety training.