Dr. Deanna Gooch
Assistant Clinical Professor, District Leadership
Education
- Doctorate of Educational Leadership, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, 2012
- Masters of School Leadership, Friends University, Wichita, Kansas, 1996
- Bachelors of Science in Social Sciences, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, 1983
Licensure and Credentials
- Kansas Professional District Leadership License, PreK-12, Kansas State University, 2012
- Kansas Building Administrator License, K-12, Friends University, 1996
- Kansas Secondary Teaching License, 7-12, Kansas State University, 1983
- Certified Human Resources Specialist - Michigan State University, 2010
- Specialist Certificate - Department of Equal Opportunity Management Institute, Patrick AFB, 1991
Professional Experience
Clinical Assistant Professor - 2018 to present
- 2018 to present - Wichita State University - District Level Leadership Program Director and Instructor
Adjunct Professor
- 2020 – Fall – Wichita State University – Instructor for Instructional Strategies, Assessment & Classroom Management: Elementary Social Studies Class
- 2018 to present - Wichita State University - Building Leadership Program
- 2018 to present - Wichita State University - Teacher Apprentice Program Instructor and Success Coach
- 2011 to 2018 - Baker University – Masters in Educational Leadership – School Law Class
- 2007-2013 - Friends University – Masters of School Leadership and the Masters of Business Administration Programs – School Leadership and Organizational Management Classes
Assistant Superintendent, Personnel, Maize USD 266 - 2010 to 2017
- Managed personnel department serving 800+ staff
- Team Leader for key initiative in our strategic planning team
- Advised leadership regarding human resource issues associated with programs and policies
- Facilitated the mentor program for all first year teachers and their mentors
- Supervised substitute teacher program
- Created an area-wide human resources group with area personnel experts
Director of Secondary Education, Maize USD 266 - 2009 - 2010
- Served as a resource to Secondary Level Administrators, teachers and staff for curriculum
- Facilitated Maize Online Program for staff and students
- Supervised student information management system for district personnel
Assistant Principal - Maize Middle School and Maize South Middle School - 1997-2003 & 2006-2009
- Facilitated the Building Improvement Team for accreditation.
- Chaired building level character education program and district level character education program
- Responsible for discipline, attendance issues, evaluating personnel and other duties as assigned
Assistant Principal/Social Studies Teacher - Alternative School, Maize USD 266 - 2003-2006
- Assisted the Coordinator and facilitated the work study program and taught all Social Studies curriculum
Social Studies Teacher, Clearwater High School, Clearwater, Kansas - 1985-1996
- Taught World History, American Government, American History and Psychology
- Held leadership role on Quality Performance Accreditation Team, coached volleyball and sponsored the Students Against Destructive Decisions Organization
Military Experience
Human Relations Officer, Kansas Air National Guard, 1991 - 2006
- Assisted Base Commander with all human relations responsibilities
- Responsible for EO2000 Training for Kansas Air National Guard airmen and officers at McConnell AFB
Publication
- Dissertation: Research Development and Validation of a School Leader’s Resource Guide for the Facilitation of Social Media use by School Staff, Kansas State University, 2012.
Professional Activities
- Wichita State University, District Licensure Advisory Council, 2009-present
- Friends University School Leadership Advisory Board, 2005-2008
- Friends University Professional Education Board, 2007-2011
- Flippen Leadership Blueprint and Organizational Blueprint, 2012
- District Character Education Committee 2005-2012
- Student Improvement Team Chairperson, 1998-2008
Professional Associations
- American Association of School Personnel Administrators
- United School Administrators
Honors and Awards
- Kansas Administrator of the Year, Kansas School Nurses Association, 2008
- Distinguished Graduate, Academy of Military Science, 1992
Community Service
- Complete High School Mentor (alternative school)
- MOXI Junction Board Member (Mothers of Exceptional Individuals)