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Joint Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership
Faculty at Cal Poly
Julian Crocker, Ed.D. (Harvard University)
Research Areas and Interests -Teacher education, educational leadership.
The County Superintendent of Schools is a countywide elected office authorized by the State Constitution of California, and has a four-year term. The office is an educational service agency that performs a variety of leadership, oversight, and direct service functions for ten local school districts in the county, serving over 36,000 students.
Dr. Crocker was first elected as County Superintendent in 1998,
and re-elected in 2002 for a second four-year term. Prior to becoming
County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Crocker served as Superintendent
of Schools for the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District for
nine years. He has also been Superintendent of Schools in San Mateo
and Palo Alto, California.
He is a native of Tennessee, coming to California in 1972. He has a bachelor's and master's degree from Vanderbilt University, and his doctorate is from Harvard University. He and his wife, Donna, have four children and live in Cambria.
Email: jcrocker@calpoly.edu
Phone: (805) 756-7190
James Gentilucci, Ph.D. (University of California, Santa Barbara)
Research Areas and Interests -educational leadership and organizations; Educational leadership and administration; school reform and improvement; student perspectives on learning; school business administration.
I received my B.A. in Geography from California State University, Northridge and my M.A. and Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Organizations from the University of California, Santa Barbara. I also have three additional master's degrees in the areas of Information Management (M.S.), Business Administration (M.B.A.), and Computer-Based Education (M.A.). I currently serve as an assistant professor of Educational Leadership in the Department of Graduate Studies in Education at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. My writing and research interests are in the areas of student perspectives on schooling and learning, instructional leadership, and school reform and improvement.
Recent publications and reports include:
Gentilucci, J. L. (In press). Managing communication during a school crisis: A case study. Journal of School Public Relations.
Gentilucci, J. L., & Muto, C. C. (2007). Principals' influence on academic achievement: The student perspective. National Association of Secondary School Principals Bulletin, 91(3), 219-236.
Rosenberg, L., & Gentilucci, J. L. (2007). The use of first-person videography to support teacher education. Paper published in the proceedings of the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education 2007 Annual Conference, Vancouver, B.C.
Mc Keown, R., & Gentilucci, J. L. (2007). Think aloud strategy: Metacognitive development and monitoring comprehension in the middle school second language classroom. Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, 51(2), 136-147.
Rodriguez, M., Gentilucci, J. L., & Sims, P. L. (2006, November). Preparing school leaders to effectively support special education programs: Using IRIS modules in educational leadership. Refereed paper presented at the University Council for Educational Administration 2006 Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Rodriguez, M., Carlston, G., Gentilucci, J. L., & Sims, P. L. (2005, November). IRIS Module implementation in Educational Leadership Programs. Refereed paper presented at the University Council for Educational Administration 2005 Annual Conference, Nashville, TN.
Gentilucci, J. L. (2005). K-12 enrollment trends in San Luis Obispo County Schools. San Luis Obispo County Schools Annual Education Report, 2-3. San Luis Obispo, CA: San Luis Obispo County Office of Education.
Gentilucci, J. L. (2004). K-12 enrollment trends in the Lucia Mar Unified School District. Paper presented Board of Lucia Mar Unified School District, Arroyo Grande, CA.
Gentilucci, J. L. (2004, January). What students tell us about improving student learning. Refereed paper presented at the Hawaii International Conference on Education, Oahu, HI.
Gentilucci, J. L. (2004). Improving school learning: The student perspective. The Educational Forum, 68(2), 133-143.
Email: jgentilu@calpoly.edu
Phone: (805) 756-5373
Kathleen Harris, Ph.D. (Temple University)
Research Areas and Interests -Special education, preservice teacher preparation, educational leadership.
I received my Ph.D. in Special Education from Temple University.
Currently, I am an Assistant Professor in the College of Education
at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Prior
to this, I was on the faculty of the Department of Special Education/College
of Education at Arizona State Univeristy. Before that, I was a professor
in the Division of Special Education in the School of Educastion
at California State University, Los Angeles.
Recent publications include:
Harris, K. C., & Klein, M. D. (2004). An emergent discussion of itinerant consultation in early childhood special education. Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation, 15(2), 123-126.Both authors contributed equally to this manuscript.
Klein, M. D., & Harris, K. C. (2004). Considerations in the personnel preparation of itinerant early childhood special education consultants. . Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation, 15(2), 151-165. Both authors contributed equally to this manuscript.
Harris, K. C., & Klein, M. D. (2002). Itinerant consultation in early childhood special education: Issues and challenges. Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation, 13(3), 237-247. The first author conceptualized, provided a working draft of the article, and contacted the journal editor. The second author provided substantial input into the final version submitted for publication.
Email: kharris@calpoly.edu
Phone: (805) 756-7190
Bonnie Konopak, Ph.D. (University of California, Santa Barbara)
Research Areas and Interests -Literacy, teacher education, educational leadership.
I received my Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University
of California Santa Barbara in 1984, with an emphasis in reading.
Currently, I am Dean and Professor in the College of Education at
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Prior
to this appointment, I held faculty and administrative positions
at Louisiana State University, University of Oklahoma, and University
of Northern Colorado. My research has focused on literacy, particularly
at the secondary level, and teacher education. I serve on the Board
of Examiners for the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher
Education and on the Board of International Reviewers for International
Recognition in Teacher Education, sponsored by Center for Quality
Assurance in International Education.
Email: bkonopak@calpoly.edu
Phone: (805) 756-2126
George Petersen, Ph.D. (University of California, Santa Barbara)
Research Areas and Interests -Executive leadership of superintendents, school boards and leadership preparation.
I received my Ph.D. in Educational Policy, Organizations and Leadership
Studies from the University of California Santa Barbara. Currently
I am Professor and Co-Director of the UCSB/Cal Poly Joint Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership. Prior to coming to Cal Poly, I was an
Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership
and Policy Analysis at the University of Missouri-Columbia. I also
held the position of Associate Director of the University Council
for Educational Administration (UCEA). UCEA is a consortium of major
research universities focused on improving the preparation of educational
leaders and promoting the development of professional knowledge
in school improvement and administration. I have written and published
books, articles and book chapters examining the executive leadership of the superintendent.
This work has primarily focused on superintendent beliefs, roles,
and work in the area of instructional leadership, policy decision-making,
and social influence in addition to the organizational mission and
academic success of the district.
Recent publications include:
Petersen, G. J., & Dlugosh, L. (In press). How NCLB has affected the practice of school district superintendents. Handbook of Data-Based Decision-Making for Education. London. Taylor and Francis Publishers.
Petersen, G. J., & Fusarelli, L. D. (2008). Systemic leadership amidst turbulence: Superintendent-school board relations under pressure. In T. Alsbury (Ed.) The Future of School Board Governance: Relevancy and Revelation. (p. 115-136). Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Education.
Fusarelli, L. D., Petersen, G. J., Kowalski, T. J. (In Press). Novice superintendent perceptions of preparation adequacy and problems of practice. Journal of Research on Leadership Education.
Perrachione, B., Rosser,V. J., Petersen, G. J. (In Press). Why do they stay? Elementary teachers' perceptions of job satisfaction and retention. The Professional Educator.
Kowalski, T. J., Petersen, G. J., & Fusarelli, L. D. (2008, Summer). Opinions of novice superintendents on professional preparation and problems of practice. AASA Journal of Scholarship and Practice 5(1). Available http://www.aasa.org/publications
Rosenberg, L. & Petersen, G. J. (2008, Spring). Time-lapse video as a self-reflection tool for collaborative learning projects. Journal of Research for Educational Leaders, 4(2). Available http://www.education.uiowa.edu/jrel/Petersen_0701.htm
Petersen, G. J., Sayre, C., & Kelly, V. (2007, Fall). Educating all children: Teachers' perspectives on the influence of the district superintendent in fostering instructional capacity. Instructional Leadership Forum, 2, 1-29.
Donaldson, J., & Petersen, G. J. (2007). Cohort Doctoral Preparation Programs: Neo-Institutional Perspectives. In Mullen, C. A., Creighton, T., Dembowski, F. L., & Harris, S.(Eds.). (2007). The handbook of doctoral programs in educational leadership: Issues and challenges. The NCPEA Press/ Rice University.
Kowalski, T. J., Petersen, G. J., Fusarelli, L. D. (2007). Effective Communication for School Administrators: A Neccessity in an Information Age. Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham, MD
Email: gjpeters@calpoly.edu
Phone: (805) 756-5056
Michael B. (Mike) Ruef, Ph.D. (University of Kansas)
Research Areas and Interests – Supporting families of children and youth with disabilities; Implementing positive behavioral support in the context of school-based, collaborative teams.
I received my Ph.D. in Special Education from the University of Kansas. Currently I am an Associate Professor and Co-Coordinator of Special Education Programs at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo. Prior to coming to Cal Poly, I was an Associate Research Professor at the KU’s Beach Center on Families and Disability. While at the Beach Center, I worked on several federal grants including the NIDRR funded Rehabilitation and Research Center on Positive Behavioral Support and served as the Director of the Kansas Positive Behavioral Support State Training Team. My early years in education included 8 years as a high school English teacher and 6 years as a teacher of students with severe disabilities. My interests in family support and positive behavioral support have an international dimension. I have recently established an exchange program between Cal Poly and Ludwigsburg (Stuttgart) University of Education. In addition, I have authored and co-authored peer-reviewed articles on these themes for peer-reviewed German special education journals. As the brother of woman with a disability, I am committed to conducting research that gives a voice to both families and persons with disabilities. I am equally committed to providing comprehensive lifestyle support for individuals with disabilities and their families.
Recent publications include:
Ruef, M. B. (in press). (English title) The use of focus groups in conducting research with persons with disabilities. In H. Adam & A. Biermann (Eds.), Handbuch der Pädagogik und Psychologie bei Behinderungen-Förderschwerpunkt geistige Entwicklung, Leipzig, Germany: Universität Leipzig.
Sugai, G. Horner, R. H., Dunlap, G. Heineman, M., Lewis, T. J., Nelson, C. M., Scott, T., Liaupsin, C., Sailor, W., Turnbull, A. P., Turnbull, H..R., Wickham, D., Wilcox, B., & Ruef, M. (2004). Applying positive behavior support and functional behavior assessment in schools. In L. Bambara, G. Dunlap, & E. Schwartze (Eds.). Positive Behavior Support: Critical Articles on Improving Practice for Individuals with Severe Disabilities. Austin, TX: PRO-ED.
Ruef, M. B. (2003 invited commentary). Including students with disabilities: Let’s move forward together. Critical Themes in Teacher Education, 25(1), pp. 1-3.
Ruef, M. B. & Turnbull, A. P. (2002). The perspectives of individuals with cognitive disabilities and/or autism on their lives and their problem behavior. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 27(2), pp. 125-140.
Ruef, M. (invited lead article, 2001). Wie Personen mit Autismus und geistiger Behinderung das eigene Problemverhalten sehen – eine qualitative Unersuchung unter Einbeziehung von Fokusgruppen. Heilpädagoigische Forschung, 27(4), pp. 158-169.
Ruef, M. B., & Turnbull, A. P. (2001). Stakeholder opinions on accessible informational products helpful in building positive, practical solutions to behavioral challenges of individuals with mental retardation and/or autism. Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 36(4), pp.441-456.
Sugai, G., Horner, R. H., Dunlap, G., Hieneman, M., Lewis, T. J., Nelson, C. M., Scott, T. J., Liaupsin, C., Sailor, W., Turnbull, A. P., Turnbull, H. R., Wickham, D., Wilcox, B. & Ruef, M. (2000). Applying positive behavior support and functional behavioral assessment in schools. Journal of Positive Behavioral Interventions, 2, 1131-143.
Ruef, M. B., Turnbull, A. P., Turnbull, H. R., & Poston, D. (1999). Perspectives of five stakeholder groups: Challenging behavior of individuals with mental retardation and/or autism. Journal of Positive Behavioral Interventions, 1, 43-58.
Email: ruef@calpoly.edu
Phone: (805) 756-7190