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)