Current as of 7/17/2020 GARY W. HOUCHENS Professor of Educational Administration School of Leadership and Professional Studies Western Kentucky University Gary Ransdell Hall 3087, Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 745-4999
[email protected]; http://schoolleader.typepad.com Selected Works: https://works.bepress.com/gary-houchens/ Twitter: @gary_houchens CURRICULUM VITAE EDUCATION University of Louisville Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership, August 2008 ▪ Dissertation: Principal theories of practice: Mapping the cognitive structure and effects of instructional leadership ▪ Level II Principal certification; Superintendent certification Oakland City University Master of Arts in Teaching, June 2003 ▪ Area of Specialization: Education Administration ▪ Action Research: It’s a matter of time: Block scheduling and instructional strategies. ▪ Level I Principal Certification Western Kentucky University Master of Arts in History, May 2000 ▪ Thesis: A life of paradox: Thomas Merton’s Asian trajectory. Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Religion, May 1993 ▪ Minor: History ▪ Graduated magna cum laude, 3.79 grade point average PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY (August 2010 to present) Professor, Department of Educational Administration, Leadership, & Research (July 2018 to present; Associate Professor, August 2010-June 2018) Teach courses in principal preparation program. Conduct research. Advise students and serve on and chair doctoral committees. Serve on departmental and college committees. Service to area schools, districts, and educational Houchens Vitae - 1 Current as of 7/17/2020 cooperative. Coordinator, School Principal Certification Program (August 2013 to August 2016) Served as coordinator to K-12 school principal certification program. Coordinates all program recruitment and marketing activities, program design and evaluation, and various administrative responsibilities.