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Publications - Books
Kersten, T. (2008). Taking the mystery out of Illinois school finance. Houston,TX: NCPEA Press
Kersten, T. (2009). Taking the mystery out of Illinois school finance, 2nd edition. (2009). Houston, TX: NCPEA Press
Publications - Book Chapters
Kersten, T. A., & Katz, S. J. (2007). School board presidents’ perspectives on teacher tenure: Implications for professors of educational administration. In L. K. Lemasters & R. Papa (Eds.). At the tipping point: Navigating the course for the preparation of educational administration. Lancaster, PA: Pro>Active Publications.
Kersten, T. A. (2006). Principal selection processes: Best practice for superintendents. In F. L. Dembowski & L. K. Lemasters (Eds.). Unbridled spirit: Best practices in educational administration. Lancaster, PA: Pro>Active Publications
Other Publications
Kersten, T., Trybus, M., & White, D. (2009). Improving administrative internship programs: Perceptions of Illinois Principals. International Journal of Educational Leadership Preparation 4(2). Retrieved May 14, 2009 from http://ijelp.expressacademic.org
Kersten, T. A. (2009). Selecting a superintendent in a tight market: How the current superintendent can help. International Journal of Educational Leadership Preparation. 4(1). Retrieved January 22, 2009 from http://ijelp.expressacademic.org
Kersten, T. A. (2009). Job fair success: Making it into the “yes” pool. 2009 AAEE Job Search Handbook for Educators, 43, 25
Kersten, T. (2008). Teacher Hiring practices: Illinois Principals’ perspectives. The Educational Forum, 72(4), 355-68.
Kersten, T. A., & Pauli, D. (2008). Navigating the structured interview. AAEE Job Search Handbook for Educators, 43, 29-30. (Reprinted).
Kersten, T. A. (2008). Commonly asked interview questions. 2009 AAEE Job Search Handbook for Educators, 43, 32. (Reprinted).
Kersten, T. (2008, July 27). Illinois Principals’ Practices in Teacher Selection and Implications for Professors of Educational Leadership, International Journal of Educational Leadership Preparation, 3(2). Retrieved July 27,2008 from http://ijelp.expressacademic.org
Kersten, T. A. (2008). Understanding new growth under the Illinois property tax extension limitation law (PTELL). The Journal of School Business Management, 20(1), 15-18.
Kersten, T. A. (2008). Finding a teaching position: Strategies for success. The Education Digest, 73(7), 38-42. (Reprinted).
Kersten, T. A. (2008). Finding a teaching position: Strategies for success. Kappa Delta Pi Record, 42(2), 72-75.
Kersten, T. A., & Pauli, D. (2007). Navigating the structured interview. AAEE Job Search Handbook for Educators, 42, 30-31.
Kersten, T. A. (2007). Commonly asked interview questions. AAEE Job Search Handbook for Educators, 42, 32.
Kersten, T. A., & Katz, S. J. (2007). School board presidents’ perspectives on teacher tenure: Implications for professors of educational administration. In L. K. Lemasters & R. Papa (Eds.). At the tipping point: Navigating the course for the preparation ofeducational administration. Lancaster, PA: Pro>Active Publications.
Miller, T., Gieselmann, S., Kersten, T., Hensley, P., Burmeister, V., Hipp, S., Busman, D., Kelly, C., & Manning, T. (2007) Voices 3: Principals' perspectives on school improvement. Proceedings of the University Council of Educational Administration, San Antonio, TX, 1-20.
Israel, M. S., and Kersten, T. A. (2007). Targeted staff development on writing instruction: Building multiple theories to provide a comprehensive practical model. School Leadership Review, 2(3), 34-61.
Kersten, T. (2007). School Finance Case Study: Dealing with a School District Budget Deficit. In the NCPEA Connexions Knowledge Base Project. Retrieved January 29, 2007, from http://www.NCPEA.net
Kersten, T. A. (2006). Teacher tenure: Illinois school board presidents’ perspectives and suggestions for improvement. Planning and Changing, 37(3 & 4), 234-257.
Kersten, T. A., and Murphy, J. (2006).State financial oversight: An option for insolvent school districts. The Journal of School Business Management, 18(2), 8-12.
Kersten, T. A. (2006). Princial selection processes: Best practice for superintendents. In F. L. Dembowski & L. K. Lemasters (Eds.). Unbridled spirit: Best practices in educational administration. Lancaster, PA: Pro>Active Publications.
Kersten, T. A. (2006). Interview questions: What to expect. AAEE 2007 Job Search Handbook for Educators, 41, 29-30.
Kersten, T. A., & Kersten, J. R. (2006). Career development: Have you considered school administration? Kappa Delta Pi, 42(3), 120-123.
Kersten, T. A. (2006). Beyond DARE. Principal Leadership, 6(5), 22-27.
Kersten, T. A., & Israel, M. S. (2005). Teacher evaluation: Principals’ insights and suggestions for improvement. Planning and Changing, 36(1 & 2), 47-67.
Kersten, T. A., & Dada, M. (2005). Skyrocketing healthcare costs: Is there a cure? The Journal of School Business Management, 17(1), 17-24.
Kersten, T. A., & Armour, N. (2004). Education fund rate increase: You can pass it. The Journal of School Business Management, 16(2), 36-43.
Kersten, T. (2004). Unions/teacher associations: What beginning teachers need to know. AAEE 2005 Job Search Handbook for Educators, 39, 38-39.
Kersten, T. (2003). What you can expect as you enter the job market. AAEE 2004 Job Search Handbook for Educators, 38, 7-8.
Kersten, T. (2002). What you can expect as you enter the job market. AAEE 2003 Job Search Handbook for Educators, 37, 5-6.
Kersten, T. (1997). Enhancing your teacher selection process. The Journal for Employment in Education, 1, 9-12.
Kersten, T. (1997). Head of the class. The American School Board Journal, 184(1), 40-42.
Kersten, T. A. (1991). How to locate your first teaching position. ASCUS Annual 1992 The Job Search Handbook for Educators, 27, 5-6.
Kersten, T., & Brandfon, F. (1988). A study of teachers, principals, and tenure. NASSP Bulletin, 71(512), 68-73.
Kersten, T. A., & Sloan, C. A. (1986), Principal leadership style. National Forum of Educational Administration and Supervision Journal, 3(3), 110-114.
Kersten, T. A., & Sloan, C. A. (1985). Principal: Manager or change agent. Catalyst for Change, 15(1), 24-26.
Kersten, T. A., & Friedman, M. (1985). Selecting a principal: The superintendent’s perspective. Illinois Principal, 17(1), 16, 19.
Kersten, T. A. (1984). The measurement of manager/change agent tendencies and organizational style of principals, (Doctoral dissertation, Northern Illinois University, 1984). Dissertation Abstracts International, 45, 1001.
Kersten, T. (1983). Students: A principal’s greatest resource for success. NASSP Bulletin, 67(464), 129-130.
Kersten, T. (1981). Leadership: Bringing about productive change. Catalyst for Change, 10(3), 22-23.
Kersten, T., & Drost, D. (1980). Professional publications: Who are the readers? NASSP Bulletin, 64(439), 94-96.
Kersten, T., & Drost, D. (1980). School bus discipline: Drivers’ perceptions. NASSP Newsletter, 28(1), 3.
Kersten, T. A., (1979). Focus on discipline: An in-service program. NASSP Bulletin, 63(428), 59-62.
Kersten, T., & Becker, K. (1979). The in-session visit. Illinois Principal, 10(4), 17-18.
Kersten, T. (1978). Activity-based lunch hour. Illinois Principal, 9(4), 15-16.
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| Professional Presentations Since 2003 |
Kersten, T. A. (October, 2009), Finding a teaching position: Strategies for success. Panel presentation at the Kappa Delta Pi’s 2009 Convocation in Orlando, FL.
Kersten, T., Trybus, M., & White, D. L. (August, 2009). Improving administrative internship programs: Perceptions of Illinois principals. Paper presented at the 63rd Summer Conference of the National Council of Professors of Educational Administration National Conference in San Antonio, TX.
Creighton, T., Tienken, C., Young, P., Lane, K., & Kersten, T. (August 2009). Influencing school administration preparation and practice through publication. Panel presentation at the 63rd Summer Conference of the National Council of Professors of Educational Administration National Conference in San Antonio, TX.
Kersten, T. A., & Millard, B. (2009) School finance basics. Presentation for the Illinois administrators’ Academy, Des Plaines, IL.
Kersten, T. A., & Friedman, M. (February, 2009). Behind the scenes of the superintendent selection process. Paper presented at the American Association of School Administrators’ National Conference on Education, San Francisco, CA.
Kersten. T. A. (August, 2008). Teacher employment: Illinois principals’ selection process practices and implications for professors of educational leadership. Paper presented at the 62nd Annual Summer Conference of the National Council of Professors of Educational Administration, San Diego, CA.
Kersten, T. A. (January, 2008). Teacher hiring practices: Illinois principals’ perspectives. Paper presented at the 2008 Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI.
Kersten, T. A. (November, 2007). What principals tell us about the teacher selection process. Presentation at the American Association for Employment in Education 74th Annual National Conference in Savannah, GA.
Kersten, T. A., & Katz, S. J. (August, 2007). School board presidents’ perception of teacher tenure: Implications for professors of educational administration. Paper presented at the National Council of Professors of Educational Administration National Conference on At the Tipping Point: Navigating the Course for the Preparation of Educational Administrators in Chicago, IL.
Kersten, T. A., Saban, J., & McKinney, D. A. (June, 2007). Making a successful transition from school to district administration. Panel presentation at Illinois Administrators' Academy Conference, Hoffman Estates, IL.
Kersten, T. A. (March, 2007). Administrative hiring practices and process: A Study. Paper presented at the annual Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA.
Gieselmann, S., Hensley, P., Burmeister, V., Hipp, S., Busman, D., Kersten. T. A., Kelly, C., Manning, T., & Miller, T. (November, 2006). Interstices for demography within school improvement: Principals’ voices from different school types. Paper presented at the University Council for Educational Administration Annual conference, San Antonio, TX.
Kersten, T. (August, 2006). Best practices in principal selection processes: Implications for superintendents and professors of educational administration. Presentation at National Council of Professors of Educational Administration National Conference on Best Practices in Teaching, Scholarship, and Service for Effective Educational Administration, Lexington, Kentucky.
Kersten, T. (November, 2005). Strategies for a successful referendum campaign. Presentation at the Triple I Conference, Chicago, IL.
Kersten, T. A. (November, 2005). What are the latest trends and practices in administrator hiring? Presentation at the National Association for Employment in Education 22nd Annual National Conference, Boston, MA.
Kersten, T. A., & Armour, N. (October, 2005). Educational fund tax referendum: You can pass it. Panel presentation at the Association of School Business Officials International 91st Annual Meeting, Boston, MA.
Israel, M. S., & Kersten, T. A. (July, 2005). Principal as teaching model: Expanding the role of instructional leadership. Panel presentation at the National Council of Professors of Educational Leadership Summit on the Preparation of School Leaders, Washington, D.C.
Kersten, T. A., & Israel, M. S. (April, 2005). Teacher evaluation: Does it make a difference in teaching and learning? Panel presentation at the annual Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida.
Kersten, T. A. (October, 2004). Seminar on school finance. Presentation for the Illinois Administrators’ Academy, DesPlaines, IL.
Kersten, T. A. (October, 2003). Introduction to the evaluation of certified staff. Presentation for the Illinois Administrators’ Academy, DesPlaines, IL.
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