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Steven C. Beering Hall of Education 100 N. University Street West Lafayette Indiana 47907-2098 BRNG 5168home
Work Email: rusnakk@purdue.eduINTERNET
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Kathryn Rusnak
Clinical Assistant Professor
Special EducationEducational Studies
- 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)
Selected Publications
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).
- EDPS 20001 — Special Populations Seminar
- EDPS 21200 — Family Collaboration in Schools
- EDPS 41700 — Special Education Knowledge for General Education Teachers
