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John McKenna, Ed.D.

John McKenna, Ed.D.

Teacher on Special Assignment (TSA)/Coordinator of Instructional Programs & Special Projects

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    I teach leaders how to beat the odds | Speaker & Author on Crisis Management | Professor of Leadership & Policy | Expert Witness | Collaborative Culture | Strategic Planning | Award Winning Educator

  • Education

    • University at Buffalo

      2007 - 2008
      Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) – Department of Educational Leadership and Policy School District Administration

    • Niagara University

      1991 - 1992
      Master of Science (M.S.) Educational Administration

    • State University of New York College at Buffalo

      1984 - 1988
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Elementary Education, K – 6 & Exceptional Education, K – 12

    • Harvard Business School Executive Education

      2021 - 2021
      Authentic Leader Development Program Certificate Education Leadership

      Harvard Graduate School of Education and Harvard Business School

    • Harvard University Graduate School of Education

      2021 - 2021
      Certificate in School Management & Leadership (CSML)

      Harvard Graduate School of Education / Harvard Business SchoolLeading Schools; Leading People; Leading Change

    • Cornell University

      2014 - 2014
      Executive Leadership Certificate

  • Experience

    • Niagara Falls City School District

      Jan 1993 - Jan 1994
      Teacher on Special Assignment (TSA)/Coordinator of Instructional Programs & Special Projects

    • Niagara Wheatfield Central Schools

      Jan 1994 - Jan 1995
      Assistant Principal

    • Tonawanda City School District

      Jan 1995 - Oct 2017
      Principal

    • Williamsville Central Schools

      Nov 2017 - Jan 2023
      Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources

    • Williamsville Central School District

      Sept 2020 - Jun 2021
      Acting Superintendent at Williamsville Central Schools

    • McKenna Leadership

      Mar 2022 - now
      Expert Witness

      Expert Witness for Education Administration cases. Strategic researching and review of briefs, records, and materials, providing verbal consultation, authoring written opinions, and assisting in trial preparation. Aids in screening potential cases and witnesses for merit, and can provide depositions and trial testimony.General & Specific Areas of Expertise:General Areas of Expertise:– Harassment & Bullying– K-12– Pre-School & Daycare– Public School– School Administration– School Safety– Sexual Abuse Prevention– Special EducationSpecific Areas of Expertise: – Administration – Collective Bargaining– Contract Negotiation – Education– Grievance Administration / Mgmt. – Hiring Practices / Procedures– Human Resources– Labor Relations– Payroll / Benefits / Personnel Mgmt.– Personnel– Policy Development / Review – Social / Emotional Wellness– Staffing – Staff Evaluation Show less

    • Niagara University Graduate School

      Jan 2023 - now
      Professor of Leadership & Policy

      Dr. McKenna participates in ongoing research in areas related to educational leadership and policy, specifically in identifying approaches to lead organizations through crises as well as organizational assessment and accountability, and employer / employee relations. He also is focused on the design of plans to develop and manage strategic change, and the impacts of leadership on organizations and individuals. Additional interests are in leadership strategies and practices to promote social - emotional wellness among students, staff, and community, as well as promoting a positive culture through direct connectedness, empowerment, and collaboration. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Harvard Graduate School of Education Certificate in School Management & Leadership (CSML)

      Harvard University Graduate School of Education
      Aug 2021

    • - School Administrator Supervisor (SAS)

      Niagara University

    • Executive Leadership Certificate

      Cornell University
      Jan 2014

    • Harvard Business School Authentic Leader Development Certificate

      Harvard Business School Executive Education
      Jun 2021

    • Elementary, N – 6; Special Education, K – 12

      Buffalo State College

    • - School District Administration (SDA)

      University at Buffalo

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to John McKenna, Ed.D.
      Friend of Education Award – 2022 School Administrators Association of New York State (SAANYS) 2022年5月 In Recognition of an Outstanding Career with Superior Performance, Dedication and Service Which Has Touched Countless Lives
    • Awarded to John McKenna, Ed.D.
      New York State Senate Proclamation for Dedication and Leadership – 2020-2021 New York State Senate 2021年 For successfully leading the Williamsville Central School District as Acting Superintendent during the pandemic.
    • Awarded to John McKenna, Ed.D.
      Distinguished Alumni Award – Awarded June, 2021 State University of New York at Buffalo Alumni Association (UBAA) 2020年 http://www.buffalo.edu/alumni/events/alumni-association-achievement-awards.host.html/content/shared/www/alumni/quadA/distinguished-alumni/distinguished-alum-gse.detail.html
    • Awarded to John McKenna, Ed.D.
      Kappa Delta PI Honorary Lifetime Member Award Buffalo / Niagara Chapter 2018年
    • Awarded to John McKenna, Ed.D.
      NYSPTA Advocate in Action Award for Dedication and Service to students, parents and teachers NYSPTA 2015年
    • Awarded to John McKenna, Ed.D.
      New York State Senate Legislative Resolution for Dedication and Service New York State Senate 2015年
    • Awarded to John McKenna, Ed.D.
      Distinguished Alumni Award - Awarded in 2014 State University of New York at Buffalo Graduate School of Education Alumni Association (GSEAA) 2014年
    • Awarded to John McKenna, Ed.D.
      Friend of Education Award West Seneca Teachers Association 2014年
    • Awarded to John McKenna, Ed.D.
      Leader in Me Award for outstanding school participation and program implementation Franklin Covey, Inc. 2013年
    • Awarded to John McKenna, Ed.D.
      PHI Delta Kappa International Presidential Award as Distinguished Principal of the Year Buffalo / Niagara Chapter 2013年
    • Awarded to John McKenna, Ed.D.
      Walter Potocki Award for Distinguished Leadership and Service Niagara Region PTSA 2013年
    • Awarded to John McKenna, Ed.D.
      New York State Outstanding Educator of the Year Award School Administrators Association of New York State (SAANYS) 2012年
    • Awarded to John McKenna, Ed.D.
      Business First: Who’s Who in Western New York Education Business First 2010年 For accomplishments in Educational Leadership
    • Awarded to John McKenna, Ed.D.
      Erie County Legislative Resolution for Devotion and Dedication in Education Erie County Legislature 2010年
    • Awarded to John McKenna, Ed.D.
      Shooting Star Honorary Achievement Award Make-A-Wish Foundation 2010年
    • Awarded to John McKenna, Ed.D.
      Business First: Who’s Who in Western New York Education Business First 2009年 For accomplishments in Educational Leadership
    • Awarded to John McKenna, Ed.D.
      Honorary Life Membership Award National PTA / New York State PTA 2005年
    • Awarded to John McKenna, Ed.D.
      Business First: Pathfinders Award Business First 1998年 For developing partnerships between business and educational Leaders