David Barnett
Ginger Hall 503
(606) 783-9378
Curriculum Vitae
August 1986 Doctor of Education, University of Kentucky
Major�Educational Administration and Supervision
Minor�Curriculum and Instruction
Outside Area�Mathematics
August 1980 Rank I, Morehead State University
Certification in Instructional Supervision and Curriculum Development
August 1977 Master of Arts, Morehead State University
Major in Secondary Education with an emphasis in Mathematics
December 1974 Bachelor of Science, Morehead State University
Major in Mathematics, minor in Data Processing
2002 � present Assistant Professor, Professional Programs in Education,
College of Education, Morehead State University
(teach graduate classes in Instructional Leadership and School Administration)
2000 � 2002 Superintendent of Schools, Bracken County, Kentucky
(oversight of all aspects of the school operation including instruction,
fiscal affairs - budget of approximately $8,000,000; personnel, transportation
and maintenance. Initiated various transportation safety and instructional
improvement programs)
1995 � 2000 Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Rowan County, Kentucky
(oversight of fiscal affairs - budget of approximately $20,000,000;
personnel and policy issues)
1990 � 1995 Superintendent of Schools, Fleming County, Kentucky
(oversight of all aspects of the school operation including instruction,
fiscal affairs - budget of approximately $12,000,000, and personnel.
Initiated several instructional and building improvement programs)
1988 � 1990 Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Bourbon County, Kentucky
(oversight of policy, instructional programs, personnel and vocational
programs personnel and policy issues)
1982 � 1988 Instructional Supervisor, Fleming County Schools, Kentucky
(oversight of policy, instructional programs, personnel, professional
development, textbooks, testing, gifted education and federal programs
and accreditation)
1987 � 1988 Mathematics Instructor, Maysville Community College, Maysville, KY
(taught College Algebra)
1987 � 1988 Adjunct Professor, Morehead State University, Morehead, KY
(taught graduate courses related to curriculum and instruction)
1988 Adjunct Professor, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
(taught graduate courses related to school leadership)
1975 � 1982 Mathematics Instructor, Fleming County Schools, KY
(taught eighth grade mathematics)
Book chapters: Peer-reviewed
Barnett, D. & Aagaard, L. (2005). Online vs. face-to-face Instruction - Similarities, differences, and efficacy. In C. L. Fulmer and F. Dembowski (Eds.), Educational leadership: Crediting the past, challenging the present and changing the future, (yearbook of the National Council of Professors of Educational Administration) pp. 265-271. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Education.
Barnett, D., Aagaard, L., & Stanley, R. (2003). Professors and practitioners: Investigating the partnership. In F.C. Lunenburg and C.S. Carr (Eds.), Shaping the future: Policy, partnerships, and emerging perspectives, (yearbook of the National Council of Professors of Educational Administration), pp. 377-388. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Education.
Journal articles: Peer-reviewed
Barnett, D & Aagaard, L. (in press). Developing leadership capacity within the teaching ranks: One district's approach. International Electronic Journal For Leadership In Learning
Barnett, D & Bowling, L. (2006, Spring/Summer). High school/KCTCS/University partnership � Where students are the winners. Kentucky School Leader, 13-16.
Barnett, D. (2004). School leadership preparation programs: Are they preparing tomorrow's leaders? Education, 125(1), 121-129.
Barnett, D. (2003, Fall/Winter). Student Success � Some key parts of the proficiency puzzle. Kentucky School Leader, 5-9.
Selected publications: Peer-reviewed
Barnett, D. & Aagaard, L. (February, 2005). Online vs. face-to-face Instruction - Similarities, differences, and efficacy. Occasional Research Paper, No. 10. Center for Educational Research and Leadership, Institute for Regional Analysis and Public Policy, Morehead State University, Morehead, KY.
Book Reviews: Invited
Barnett, D. (2002). [Review of the book School Finance: A policy perspective, 2/e. Boston, McGraw Hill].
Grants
Reengineering Institutional Processes, U. S. Department of Education: Title III, Debbie Abell (lead writer) with Beth Patrick, Betty Regan, David Barnett, Beverly Klecker, Andrea Cornett and Dan Connell, $1,700,000, grant funded March 2005.
Presentations
National: Peer-reviewed
Barnett, D. (2007, July...scheduled) Instructional leadership - Administrators and teachers join forces. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.
Barnett, D. & Duvall, D. (2006, December) Smaller learning communities - impact on student learning. Blue Ribbon Schools Blueprint for Excellence Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC.
Barnett, D. (2006, August) Professional development schools: The role of current and aspiring school leaders. National Council of professors of Educational Administration Annual Conference, Lexington, KY.
Barnett, D. & Lyons, R. (2006, August) Current practices in e-learningin school administration. National Council of professors of Educational Administration Annual Conference, Lexington, KY.
Barnett, D., Baker, D., Biggin, R., Lyons, R. & Weaver, R. (2006, August) Educational leadership reform: The response of Kentucky's educaitonal leadership preparation programs. National Council of professors of Educational Administration Annual Conference, Lexington, KY.
Barnett, D. (2005, December) National standards for educational leadership preparation - Do they make a difference?". Blue Ribbon Schools Blueprint for Excellence Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC.
Barnett, D. & Duvall, D. (2005, December) Smaller learning communities - The impact of change on seven Kentucky high schools. Blue Ribbon Schools Blueprint for Excellence Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC.
Rinehart, J. (University of Kentucky), Barnett, D. (Morehead State University) & Lyons, R. (Murray State University). (2005, November) Symposium: Leading Change:
Barnett, D. (2005, July) The influence of national standards on leadership preparation programs. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration Annual Conference, Washington, D.C.
Barnett, D. (Morehead State University) & Fiene, J. (Western Kentucky University) (2005, July) Educational Leadership Reform � One State�s Response. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration Annual Conference, Washington, D.C.
Barnett, D. (2004, December) Shared instructional leadership that impacts student achievement. Blue Ribbon Schools Blueprint for Excellence Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC.
Barnett, D., Branham, D., Duvall, D., & Thomas, T. (2004, December) Smaller learning communities in seven Kentucky high schools. Blue Ribbon Schools Blueprint for Excellence Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC.
Barnett, D. & Ballestero, V. (2004, August) Building leadership in an online setting. National Council of Professors of Educational Administration Annual Conference, Branson, MO.
Barnett, D. (2004, June). School leadership preparation programs: A comparison of online vs. face-to-face instructional delivery, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Summer Institute, Kansas City, MO.
Barnett, D. (2003, December). What many schools are doing to enhance student achievement, National School Reform Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.
Barnett, D., Thomas, T., & Duvall, D. (2003, December). Smaller learning communities: High schools restructuring culture and learning environment, National School Reform Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.
Barnett, D. (2003, August). Successful schools � moving from theory to practice, National Council of Professors of Educational Administration Annual Conference, Sedona, AZ.
Barnett, D. (2003, August). The administrative team meets the instructional team, National Council of Professors of Educational Administration Annual Conference, Sedona, AZ.
Barnett, D. & Duvall, D. (2002, November) Professors in the schools � The P-16 connection, Education Trust National Conference, Washington, D.C.
Barnett, D. (2002, August). The changing role of school administrators � Implications for administrator preparation programs, National Council of Professors of Educational Administration Annual Conference, Burlington, VT.
National: Invited
Barnett, D. (2005, December) Best practices and ideas fair: Leadership and educational vitality (panel discussion). Blue Ribbon Schools Blueprint for Excellence Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC.
Regional: Peer-reviewed
Barnett, D. (2005, October). Statewide Reform of Educational Leadership Preparation Programs, SRCEA Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Barnett, D. (2005, October). The Role of the ISLLC Standards in Making Educational Leadership Preparation Programs More Authentic, SRCEA Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Barnett, D. (2004, November). Developing Leadership Capacity within the Teaching Ranks - One District's Approach, SRCEA Annual Conference, Raleigh, NC.
Barnett, D. (2004, November). School Leadership Graduate Programs in an Online Setting, SRCEA Annual Conference, Raleigh, NC.
Barnett, D. (2004, November). Developing Teacher Leaders - A Case Study, MSERA Annual Conference, Gatlinburg, TN.
Barnett, D. (2004, November). Online vs. Face-to-Face Instruction; Similarities, Differences, and Efficacy, MSERA Annual Conference, Gatlinburg, TN.
Barnett, D. & Duvall, D. (2002, October). Improving student achievement through comprehensive reform: The Appalachian Regional P-16 + Council, Appalachian Regional Commission Conference, Maryville, TN.
State: Peer-reviewed
Barnett, D. (2004). Building leadership in an online setting, Teacher Quality Summit, Bowling Green, KY.
Barnett, D. (2003). Successful Schools � What makes them successful, Kentucky Association of School Administrators Annual Conference, Louisville, KY.
Barnett, D. (2002, November). Evaluating programs, Kentucky Association of School Administrators, Administrator�s Institute, Lexington, KY.
Abell, D., Barnett, D., & Duvall, D. (2001, April). Strengthening linkages between public schools and higher education: Professors in the Schools Fellowship Program, Teacher Education Summit II, Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, Centre College, Georgetown, KY.
State: Invited
Barnett, D. (2003, November) The importance of education and celebrating student success, Bourbon County Schools, Paris, KY.
Barnett, D. (2002, October). Evaluation of personnel through teacher developed instructional materials, Bourbon County Schools, Paris, KY.
Barnett, D. (2002, September). Recognizing effective classroom practices, Kentucky Association of School Administrators Countdown to 2014, Lexington, KY.
Local
Barnett, D. (2005, November). Kentucky principal internship training (Initial & Update certification), Floyd County, KY.
Barnett, D. (2005, October). Recognizing effective classroom & school practices, Morehead State University, Morehead, KY.
Barnett, D. (2005, October). Sharing Blackboard practices that work, Morehead State University, Morehead, KY.
Barnett, D. (2005, August). Kentucky principal internship training (Update certification), Morehead State University, Morehead, KY.
Barnett, D. (2005, August). Kentucky principal internship training (initial Certification), Morehead State University, Morehead, KY.
Barnett, D. (2004, May). Leadership...Look in the mirror!, Leadership Horizons, Maysville, KY.
Barnett, D. (2002, November). Professors in the Schools � 2001-2002 program evaluation, Morehead State University, Morehead, KY.
Barnett, D. (2002, August). Kentucky principal internship training (Update certification), Morehead State University, Morehead, KY.
Barnett, D. (2002, August). Kentucky principal internship training (initial Certification), Morehead State University, Morehead, KY.
Graduate Courses Taught
Introduction to School Leadership Administration
School Leadership Practicum
School Finance and Support Services
Technology and Best Practices for School Improvement
Research for Instructional Leadership
Practicum in District Administration/Supervisor
Practicum in District Administration/Superintendent
The School Superintendent