Curriculum Vitae William H. Koenecke, Ph.D.

Residence: Work:

1547 Whippoorwill Drive Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky 42071 Adolescent, Career and Special Education

Telephone: (270) 753-9176 3231 Alexander Hall

Murray, Kentucky 42071-3340

Telephone: (270) 809-4669

Education:

GraduateSchool

1983Ph.D., Educational Administration, Southern IllinoisUniversity, Carbondale, Illinois

Dissertation: “A Study of Public Law 94-142 as Viewed by School

Superintendents”

1973 Specialist, Educational Administration, Southern IllinoisUniversity,

Edwardsville, Illinois

Dissertation: “Pupil Rights in a Changing Judicial Environment – An Update

of School Law Decisions – 1970-1971”

1970 M.S., Educational Administration, Southern IllinoisUniversity, Carbondale,

Illinois

UndergraduateSchool

1967B.S., Chemistry/Biology, MurrayStateUniversity, Murray, Kentucky

Second Masters

1998M.S., Industrial Technology, IllinoisStateUniversity, Normal, Illinois

  • Concentration in the areas of industrial training and development

Professional Certifications:

2003 Certified Facilitator of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Training

Program

  • Certified to facilitate Seven Habits Training Workshops to businesses and industries in MurrayStateUniversitiesService“Territory” that have no more than 300 full-time and part-time employees in the entire organization.
  • These organizations include local non-profit organizations, school districts, trade schools, and community colleges located within the MurrayStateUniversityServiceTerritory.

1996 IllinoisChiefSchool Business Official Certificate

  • Completed State Approved Program for the ChiefSchool Business Official Administrative K-14

1977 Kentucky Professional Certificate for School Administration and Supervision

  • Endorsement for Secondary Principal Grades 7-12
  • Endorsement for School Superintendent

1973 Illinois Administrative K-12 Superintendent Certificate

  • K-12 Administrative and Illinois Superintendent Endorsement License

1970 Illinois Administrative K-14 Administrative Certificate

  • K-14 Administrative and Illinois General Administrative Endorsement and License

1967KentuckyHigh School Grades 7-12 Teaching Certificate

  • Majors of Chemistry and Biology

1967 IllinoisHigh School Grades 6-12 Teaching Certificate

  • Majors of Chemistry and Biology

Professional Positions and Experience:

August 2001 – Present

MurrayStateUniversity, College of Education, Department of Adolescent, Career and Special Education

  • Visiting Assistant Professor 2001 – 2002
  • Assistant Professor 2002 - Present

1999-April 2001

K-12 Education Account Representative, Johnson Controls, Inc., Peoria, Illinois

  • Cracker Barrel Session presentation on performance contracting at the Illinois School Board Association Conference in Chicago, Illinois.

1998-1999

Business Manager, Touched by Design Interiors, Bloomington, Illinois

  • Responsible for financial operations of family owned (home based with Internet site) window and wall covering business.

1996-1998

Graduate Student and Research Assistant, IllinoisStateUniversity, Normal, Illinois

  • Course work in the Applied Computer Science and the Industrial Technology Departments.
  • Computer expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
  • 3.9/4.0 grade point average in Industrial Technology M.S. program.
  • Responsible for five Industrial Technology Departmental questionnaires under the direction of Dr. Custer and Dr. Brauchle.

Professional Practice, Homeshield Fabricated Products, Chatsworth, Illinois.

  • Quality control internship performing capability studies on manufacturing operations.
  • Investigating present procedures for the quality control department.
  • Trouble shooting manufacturing quality related problems.
  • Recommending changes in current procedures to obtain more efficient operations.
  • Involvement in basic engineering related activities pertaining to the quality control department.

Student Internship, State Farm Insurance Companies, Bloomington, Illinois.

  • Director of project team at Corporate Headquarters.
  • Responsible for developing a long-distance delivery system enabling usability studies to be conducted from a remote location.

1995-1996

Visiting Professor, IllinoisStateUniversity, Normal, Illinois.

  • School law professor in the Educational Administration and Foundations Department.
  • Taught school law, personnel administration, and collective bargaining to graduate students.
  • Composed and graded doctoral level comprehensive exam questions in school law.
  • Student discipline presentation for the Illinois Principal Association.

1993-1995

Superintendent of Schools, Paxton-Buckley-LodaCommunityUnitSchool District, Paxton, Illinois

  • Developed a district-wide policy manual working with a board committee and the Illinois Association of School Boards.
  • Invested excess funds and budget management of millions of dollars of school funds.

1984-1993

Superintendent of Schools, OdellSchool District, Odell Illinois

  • Successfully helped pass three tax referenda during nine years of service to the district.

1983-1984

Consultant, Marketing Management Corporation of America, Illinois/Kentucky Region.

  • Sold life insurance and enhanced my knowledge in the areas of insurance and personal finance.

1981-1983

Graduate Assistant, Southern IllinoisUniversity, Carbondale, Illinois.

  • Taught Education 303, School and Society, a required course for teachers in the Southern Illinois University Teacher Education department.

1979-1981

Superintendent of Schools, JohnstonCityUnitSchool District, Johnston City, Illinois.

  • Negotiated the I.E.A. teacher contract and the custodian union contract during my first year of employment.
  • Responsible for the final construction phases of the new WashingtonGrade School building.

1977-1979

Principal, JerseyCommunityHigh School, Jerseyville, Illinois.

  • Responsible for a new construction and remodeling project of four million dollars funded by the local school district and the Illinois Capital Development Board.

1973-1977

Principal, MomenceHigh School, Momence, Illinois.

  • Worked successfully in a school plagued by racial tension.

1970-1973

Principal, SandovalHigh School, Sandoval, Illinois.

  • Implemented a strong student discipline program as requested by the board upon employment.

1967-1970

Chemistry and Science Teacher, DuQuoinHigh School, DuQuoin, Illinois.

  • Implemented a new Introductory Physical Science program.

Courses Taught:

  • Undergraduate Courses:
  • EDU 103 - Issues and Practices of American Education – MurrayStateUniversity
  • EDU 303 – Strategies of Teaching –MurrayStateUniversity
  • EDU 403 – Structures and Foundations in Education – MurrayStateUniversity
  • EDU 405 – Evaluation and Measurement in Education – MurrayStateUniversity
  • MID 371 – Laboratory in Teaching Mathematics: Middle School – MurrayStateUniversity
  • MID 372 – Laboratory in Teaching Science: Middle School – MurrayStateUniversity
  • EDU 303 – School and Society – Southern IL University at Carbondale, IL

Graduate Courses:

  • SED 650 –Special Education Administration – MurrayStateUniversity
  • EAF 478 – Legal Bases of Education – IllinoisStateUniversity in Normal, Illinois
  • EAF 486 – Personnel Administration – IllinoisStateUniversity in Normal, Illinois
  • EAF 000 – Collective Bargaining – IllinoisStateUniversity in Normal, Illinois

Student Teacher Supervision:

  • Supervisedpublic school student teachers in Western Kentucky
  • 2000 - Present

Publications:

National Refereed:

  • Koenecke, W. & DeBella, J (2008). Hooking physics up with physical education. Journal of physics teacher education online. 4(4), 3-6.
  • Koenecke, W. & Kroehler, S. (2007). Retiring (well) on a teacher’s salary – 5principles to practice now. New Teacher Advocate (Kappa Delta Pi). 15(1), 10-11.
  • Koenecke, W., DeBella, Kem, L. (2007). “The healthy advisor” Academic Advisor Today. 30(4).
  • Koenecke, W., DeBella, J., DeBella, T., Hanson, J., & Lough, T. (2007). “Grumbling

about grammar: encouraging educators to be concise communicators.” The

Journal for the Liberal Arts & Sciences. 11(3), 47-51.

  • Koenecke, W. (2006). “Over 50 ways to help students score well on high

stakes exams.” The Journal for the Liberal Arts and Sciences. 11(2), 12-15.

State Refereed:

  • Koenecke, W., Cook, C., DeBella, J., Faulkner, S., & Settle, J. (2007). “Advancing

middle level education in Kentucky: remembering our history, making a

commitment to the future.” KentuckyMiddle School Journal. 8(1), 6-11.

National Non-refereed:

  • Koenecke, W. (1986). “A study of public law 94-142 as viewed by school

superintendents.” ERIC Clearing House on Educational Management: University

of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon.

  • Koenecke, W. (1979). Student government day: rub-a-dub, 64 students in a

hubbub – the mayor, the assessor, the water meter reader. The Student

Advocate: National Association of Secondary School Principals.

State Non-refereed:

  • Koenecke, W. (1983). “Administrative tasks and public law 94-142.” Southern

IllinoisUniversity Press: Carbondale, Illinois.

  • Koenecke, W. (1973). “Pupil rights in a changing judicial environment – an

update of school law decisions – 1970-1971.” Illinois Principal: Illinois

Principal’s Association.

Presentations:

National Presentations:

  • Koenecke, W. (2007, March/April). It’s Not Too Early: Finding Tomorrow’s Science Teachers Today. Presented at the National Science Teachers Association Conference, St. Louis, MO.
  • Koenecke, W., Youngblood, L., & Jones, K. (2007, March/April). Using Multiple Intelligence Activities to Meet Science Core Content Standards. Presented at the National Science Teachers Association Conference, St. Louis, MO.
  • Koenecke, W., Kem, L., & Irwin, J. (2006, April). Using Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences to ensure that No Child is Left Behind. Presented at the National Science Teachers Association Conference, Anaheim, CA.
  • Koenecke, W., Moore, B. (2005, March/April). Student Chapter Poster Sessions Share-a-Thon. Presented at the National Science Teachers Association Conference, Dallas, TX.
  • Koenecke, W., Lough, T. & others. (2005, March/April). The Do’s and Don’ts of Student Chapter Development. Presented at the National Science Teachers Association Conference, Dallas, TX.
  • Koenecke, W., Lough, T.. & Cothran, K. (2004, April). It’s Not Too Early: Finding Tomorrow’s Science Teachers Today. Presented at the National Science Teachers Association Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Regional Presentations:

  • Koenecke, W. & Jones, K. (2005, December). It’s Not Too Early – Finding Tomorrow’s Science Teachers Today. Presented at the National Science Teachers Southern Regional Conference, Nashville, TN.

State Presentations:

  • Koenecke, W., Kem, L., & DeBella, J. (2006, November). A Healthy Science Teacher – Mind and Body. Presented at the Kentucky Science Teachers Association Conference, Lexington, KY.
  • Koenecke, W. & DeBella, J. (2006, October). Using Physical Education Principles to Teach the Laws of Physics. Presented at the Kentucky Association of Teacher Educators Conference, Georgetown, KY.
  • Koenecke, W., Kem, L., & Irwin, J. (2005, November). Using Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences in Science. Presented at the Kentucky Science Teachers Association Conference, Lexington, KY.

Local Presentations:

  • Koenecke, W. (2004, April). Panel moderator. Dean’s Lecture on Multicultural Education: Brown v. Board of Education Fifty Years Later. College of Education, MurrayStateUniversity.
  • Koenecke, W. & Murphy, J. (2003, March). Project Open Doors. Presented at the 2nd Annual Multicultural, Class, and Gender Studies Conference, MurrayStateUniversity.
  • Koenecke, W., Lough, T., Murphy, J., & Gierhart, G. (2003, October). October Sky: In Celebration of Aviation and Space Exploration. Regents Residential College Presentation, MurrayStateUniversity.
  • Koenecke, W., Murphy, J., Velez, H., Medina, J. & Bodevin, L. (2003, September). Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration: Hispanic/Latino Film Festival. Regents Residential College Presentation, MurrayStateUniversity.

Funded Grants/Projects:

  • Dean’s Mini-grant
  • Spring 2007
  • Writing and Publishing Workshop presented by Dr. Kenneth Henson
  • $2,000
  • Dean’s Mini-grant
  • Spring 2006
  • Writing and Publishing Workshop presented by Dr. Kenneth Henson
  • $2,000
  • Phi Delta Kappa Regional Grant
  • Spring 2006
  • Writing and Publishing Workshop presented by Dr. Kenneth Henson
  • $1,000
  • Dean’s Mini-grant
  • Spring 2006
  • Collaborative grant with Tom Lough and Lee Kem that enabled MSU student members of NSTA to attend and participate in the NSTA National Conference in Anaheim, CA during March/April of 2006
  • $2,000
  • Dean’s Mini-grant
  • Spring 2005
  • Collaborative grant with Tom Lough that enabled MSU student members of NSTA to attend and participate in the NSTA National Conference in Dallas, TX during March/April of 2005
  • $2,000

Professional Memberships:

  • Association For Supervision and Curriculum Development
  • Kentucky Science Teachers Association
  • National Science Teachers Association
  • KentuckyAcademy of Science
  • KentuckyMiddle School Association
  • NationalMiddle School Association
  • Phi Delta Kappa International, MurrayStateUniversity Chapter
  • MurrayStateUniversity Chapter President, 2005-2009
  • Foundation Representative, 2004-2005
  • Text and Academic Authors Association

Professional Services:

National:

  • Science textbook reviewer for Sage Publishing
  • August 2004

State:

  • Kentucky Science Methods University/College Instructors Meeting
  • KentuckyState Board of Education
  • May 2003-May 2008
  • PhiDeltaKappaWal-MartKentuckyState Teacher of the Year Program
  • Selection Committee 2005-2006
  • Selection Committee 2006-2007

College:

  • Co-advisor for the student chapter of the National Science Teachers Association
  • August 2002-May 2008
  • Comprehensive graduate examination reading team
  • Fall and spring semesters 2003-2008
  • Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Workshop
  • Fall semester 2004
  • Presented to College of Education Professors

Local:

  • Professional Discussion Group moderator for MurrayMiddle School – Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
  • Fall 2003

University Service:

  • Pope County, Illinois Schools Roads Scholars Team
  • O. L. Robertson, Team Captain
  • 2005-2008
  • White Residential College
  • Helped students and parents move-in to residential college
  • 2002-2008
  • Committees:
  • University:
  • Service Learning Committee
  • 2004-2006
  • College:
  • PhiDeltaKappaMurrayStateUniversity Chapter President
  • 2005 – Present
  • NCATE Standard VI - Unit Governance and Resources
  • 2002 – 2008
  • Middle School Program Coordinator
  • 2005–2008
  • CurriculumMaterialsCenter Committee
  • 2005–2008
  • PhiDeltaKappaMurrayStateUniversity Chapter Foundation Chair
  • 2004 – 2005
  • Multicultural Education Committee
  • 2003-2005
  • Department:
  • A.S.C. Departmental Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
  • 2005-2008
  • Chair of middle school math/science instructor search committee
  • 2006-2007
  • Chair of middle school English/communications instructor search committee
  • 2006-2007

Awards Received:

  • Raymond Foster Award, Outstanding Graduate Student, Educational Administration, Southern IllinoisUniversity, Carbondale, Illinois
  • 1983
  • Who’s Who in American Education
  • 1989-90 edition

Community Affiliations and Interests:

  • Formerpresident of Momence Lions Club
  • Momence, Illinois
  • 1975 – 1976
  • Public Library Board of Directors
  • Momence, Illinois
  • 1974 – 1975
  • Rotary Club
  • Paxton, Illinois
  • 1993-1995
  • Lions Clubs
  • Sandoval, Momence, Jerseyville, JohnstonCity, and Odell, Illinois
  • 1979 – 1995
  • Murray, Kentucky
  • 2005 – 2008
  • Member of various church administrative boards
  • Sandoval, Momence, Jerseyville, JohnstonCity, Paxton, and Normal, Illinois
  • 1979-2001
  • Murray, Kentucky
  • 2007 – Present
  • Co-chairman of the Finance and Pastor/Parish Committees of the Morningstar United MethodistChurch
  • Normal, Illinois
  • 1999 – 2000
  • President of the Graduate Student Organization in EducationalAdministration
  • SouthernIllinoisUniversity at Carbondale, Illinois
  • 1982–1983
  • Collector of antique clocks
  • 1980 – Present
  • Tau Kappa Epsilon social fraternity, MurrayStateUniversity, Zeta Chi Chapter
  • 1964 - 1967