Kathryn Rusnak

• Ph.D. — Indiana University School of Education, Indianapolis, (2024)
• M.Ed. — Secondary Education with an urban focus, Indiana University School of Education, Bloomington, Indiana (2017)
• B.S. — Indiana University School of Education, Bloomington, Indiana (2001)

Higher Education Teaching Experience

• Visiting Professor of Special Education, Purdue University College of Education, West Lafayette, Indiana
  • EDPS 20001: Special Populations Seminar, Spring 2024
  • EDPS 21200: Family Collaboration in Schools, Spring 2024
  • EDPS 41700: Special Education Knowledge for General Education Teachers, Spring 2024
• Adjunct Professor Indiana University School of Education, Indianapolis, Indiana (IUPUI)
  • K448: Families, Schools and Society, Fall 2021
  • K553: Classroom Management and Behavior Support, Spring 2020
  • K448: Families, Schools and Society, Fall 2019

Professional K-12 Teaching Experience

• Tindley Accelerated Schools, Indianapolis, IN, August 2018-Present
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coach
  • Research and Evaluation Coach
  • Student Services Team/MTSS Director
• Indianapolis Public Schools, Indianapolis, IN, August 2003-May 2018
  • Instructional Coach (2016-2018)
  • English/Language Arts Teacher (2003-2016)

Web-Based Publications

• Rusnak, K., Sanborn, E.K., Broughton, N., (2021). That’s All Folx. Equity Podcast Series. Indianapolis, IN: Midwest and Plains Equity Assistance Center (MAP EAC). Podcast retrieved from https://greatlakesequity.org/resource/thats-all-folx-anti-racist-podcast-episode-1-pilot
• Rusnak, K. N., Jackson, R. G., Skelton, S. M., & Thorius, K. A. K. (2022). How to respond to sensitive issues in the classroom: A choose your own equitable adventure. Equity Express. Midwest & Plains Equity Assistance Center (MAP EAC).
• Rusnak, K. N., Jackson, R. G., Skelton, S. M., & Thorius, K. A. K. (2022). Transgender awareness in Sports: A choose your own equitable adventure. Equity Express. Midwest & Plains Equity Assistance Center (MAP EAC).
• Rusnak, K. N., Jackson, R. G., Thorius, K. A. K., & Skelton, S. M. (2022). “”Don’t say gay”” policies in schools: A choose your own equitable adventure. Equity Express. Midwest & Plains Equity Assistance Center (MAP EAC).
• Rusnak, K. N., Jackson, R. G., Thorius, K. A. K., & Skelton, S. M. (2022). Cyberbullying in schools: An educator’s equitable choice. Equity Express. Midwest & Plains Equity Assistance Center (MAP EAC).
• Rusnak, K. N., Jackson, R. G., Thorius, K. A. K., & Skelton, S. M. (2022). Gender identity: A choose your own equitable adventure. Equity Express. Midwest & Plains Equity Assistance Center (MAP EAC).
• Jackson, R. G., Rusnak, K. N., Thorius, K. A. K., & Skelton, S. M. (2022). Radical self and community care. Equity Express. Midwest & Plains Equity Assistance Center (MAP EAC).
• Rusnak, K.N., Jackson, R. G., Thorius, K. A. K., & Skelton, S. M. (2022). Fortifying ourselves in the work. Equity Express. Midwest & Plains Equity Assistance Center (MAP EAC).
• Gorman, T., Broughton, N., Rusnak, K. Skelton, S. M., & Thorius, K. A. K. (2021). Guidance on reopening schools: Equity considerations during COVID-19. Equity by Design Research Brief. Indianapolis, IN: Midwest & Plains Equity Assistance Center (MAP EAC).

Publications

• Rusnak, K.N., & Thorius, K.K. (In Press). Cross-Pollination of Universal Design for Learning and Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy. Encyclopedia of Social Justice (in press).