Jerry Burkett, EdD

Contact

jburkett1@twu.edu
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Biography

Dr. Jerry R. Burkett is an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership. He has 23 years of public education experience on the elementary and secondary levels in Texas serving in various roles including teacher, principal, and district administrator. Dr. Burkett’s experience includes work in Title I schools; community/parental involvement initiatives; implementing North Texas’ first Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) concept school on the elementary level; as well as incorporating partnership with corporations and universities into classroom. During his time at the University of North Texas at Dallas, he transformed the Educational Leadership program, aligning curriculum to national standards and developing a program that includes an emphasis on real-world experience from a practitioner focus. The program was also re-imagined allowing students to gain specialization in the administration of specialty schools and programs, such as STEM and Bilingual Education. In 2013 Dr. Burkett was selected as a member of the Phi Delta Kappa Emerging Leaders Class of 2013-14 and earned Dallas Baptist University’s Distinguished Alumni Award. He resides in the Fort Worth area with his wife and son. He is active in coaching youth sports, running, weightlifting, and playing guitar.

Education

Ed.D., Educational Leadership, Dallas Baptist University, Dallas, Texas
M.Ed., Educational Leadership, Dallas Baptist University, Dallas, Texas
B.S., Education, Baylor University, Waco, Texas

Expertise

Educational Leadership; Education Policy; Principal Wellness; School Leadership; School Finance

Latest Articles

Navigating the Politics of Education: Leading Schools During Challenging Times
The Online Journal of New Horizons in Education (2024)
Jerry R Burkett

Defining Principal Effectiveness: Measuring the Value of Effective Principals Using the Principal Effectiveness Evaluation Rubric
International Multidisciplinary Research Journal (2023)
Jerry R Burkett

Evaluating Principal Effectiveness: A Review of the Literature
Journal of Educational Leadership in Action (2023)
Jerry R Burkett

Ineffective School Leadership: Teachers weigh-in.
School Leadership Review (2023)
Jerry R Burkett, Sonya D Hayes

Curriculum Controversy: Supporting Teacher Candidates in Understanding Politically Divisive Education
Journal of Academic Perspectives (2023)
Jerry Burkett

Podcasting Professor: Quick, Concise, and Creative Teaching
Faculty Focus (2023)
Jerry R Burkett

Next-Level Leadership: Preparing Assistant Principals for Campus Leadership.
Journal of Educational Leadership in Action (2021)
Jerry R Burkett

Ineffective Campus Leadership: Why Good Teachers Leave Bad Principals.
JEP: eJournal of Education Policy (Online) (2021)
Jerry R Burkett

Almost a Principal: Coaching and Training Assistant Principals for the Next Level of Leadership.
Journal of School Leadership (2020)
Sonya Hayes, Jerry R Burkett

Pandemic Policy Preparedness: Unintentional Student Discrimination in the Wake of COVID-19
School Leadership Review (2020)
Jerry R Burkett, Danielle Reynolds

Recent Presentations

Podcasting Professor: Using Podcasts for Engaging, Concise, and Creative Teaching
Society for Information & Teacher Education (2024)
Paper | Jerry R Burkett

Ineffective school leadership: Teachers weigh-in
American Educational Research Association (AERA) (2024)
Paper | Jerry R Burkett, Sonya Hayes

Defining Principal Effectiveness: Measuring the Value of Effective Principals using the Principal Effectiveness Evaluation Rubric
7th Canadian International Conference on Advances in Education, Teaching, and Technology (2023)
Paper | Jerry R Burkett

Strengths Finder: Unlocking the Strengths of Leadership in You
Young Men's Leadership Academy Meeting (2022)
Faculty Workshop | Jerry R Burkett

School District Pandemic Policies and Procedures: The Conversations School Districts Must Have in the Post-COVID-19 World. Society of Professors in Education Conference. Virtual Conference.
Society of Professors in Education (2021)
Paper | Jerry R Burkett

Restorative Discipline Practices: Building Relationship and Connecting with Students
Raise Your Hand Texas Scholar Symposium (2021)
Faculty Workshop | Jerry R Burkett

Ineffective School Leadership: Why Good Teachers Leave Bad Principals.
University Council for Educational Administration (2021)
Paper | Jerry R Burkett, Sonya Hayes

Picking up where university preparation left-off: A case study of a district's leadership academy
American Educational Research Association (2020)
Paper | Sonya Hayes, Jerry R. Burkett