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Research Area(s)

  • Professional and applied ethics; executive leadership, board and organizational development; personal, professional and organizational wellbeing; trust and moral agency; hope-building through leadership; best interests of the child; adaptive mentorship; the spiritual dimension of leadership; flourishing schools and churches; policymaking and governance; capacity building in the new economy; leadership philosophies; and decision making in public and not for profit sectors.

Profile

Keith Walker is a professor in the Department of Educational Administration at the University of Saskatchewan. His academic interests, expertise, and activity revolve around executive leadership, organizational development, positive organizational studies, governance and applied ethics in education, public administration and not-for-profit sectors. His formal education has been in several disciplines and fields of study, including physical education, theology, philosophy, education and educational administration (B.P.E., B.Ed., M.Ed., Ph.D., Dip C.S., D.D. (honoris causa)). He most identifies with his roles as husband, father, grand-father, teacher-scholar, apprentice, colleague, mentor and friend. Keith is married to Viv (M.D., C.C.F.P., P.C.), who works as a physician (family and palliative medicine); they have eight adult children (including spouses) and seven grandchildren.

Reverend Doctor Walker is an ordained minister with the Christian and Missionary Alliance of Canada and works across Christian sectors with Catholic, Mainline Protestant and Conservative

Protestant groups and congregations on a non-remunerative basis. Keith’s occupations have ranged from international coach to manager to teacher to minister to educational administrator to professor in various contexts. His international academic work has extended to over 20 countries (keynotes, workshops, consultancies and collaborative research projects).

In his 35 years at the University of Saskatchewan, Keith has supervised over 125 graduate students to completion of their research; he is the author or co-author of over 250 refereed articles, chapters, and technical reports along with more than 30 books. He has held (mostly with others) over a dozen SSHRC grants in the areas of his academic interests. Dr. Walker loves to engage in teaching, learning, and facilitating a broad range of courses. He regularly supervises more than a dozen graduate student researchers (mostly doctoral students) and has been an external examiner of more that 50 graduate theses and dissertations. Keith enjoys his work with numerous graduate research students through committee membership.

Keith is well-known for his facilitative, consultative, coaching and peace-making skills. He has trained other leaders in appreciative inquiry methodologies and Keith has been engaged in process consultation in and beyond Saskatchewan for governments, international agencies, banks and foundations, national non-profit organizations, schools, professional associations and school divisions/districts.

Keith has served on numerous Boards (i.e., universities, government appointments, and not-for-profits) and has consulted broadly. He has been active in university governance roles at his own university.

For more of Keith’s background and activities see www.keithdwalker.ca

Keith’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-walker-91b27a26/ 

Keith’s ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1692-6230 

 

Teaching

Undergraduate Teaching:

Graduate Teaching:

 For further information on Keith’s teaching history, visit www.keithdwalker.ca/teaching

Graduate Supervision

Recent Theses and Dissertations Supervised to Completion (since 2020):

  1. Mutwiri, Betty, Ph.D., Supervisor, EADM
  2. Nyarko, Richard, Ph.D., Supervisor, EADM
  3. Jingwa, Leke Ivo, Ph.D., Supervisor, EADM
  4. Chukwu, Smart, Ph.D., Supervisor, EADM
  5. Julian Demkiw, Ph.D., Supervisor, Supervisor, EADM
  6. Tegegn Lombardo, Ph.D., Supervisor, EADM
  7. Mathew Bakken, Ed.D., Supervisor, EADM
  8. Kim Fraser-Saddleback, Ed.D., Supervisor, EADM
  9. Jennifer Drennan, Ed.D., Supervisor, EADM
  10. Kumaran, Maha, Ph.D., Supervisor, EADM
  11. Roache, Darcia, Ph.D., Supervisor, EADM
  12. Hussain Ahmad, M.Ed., Supervisor, EADM
  13. Beckford, Wilfred, Ph.D., Supervisor, EADM
  14. McInnes, Kelly, Ph.D., Supervisor, EADM
  15. Nyarko, Richard, M.Ed., Supervisor, EADM
  16. Clarke, Margaret, Ph.D., Supervisor, EADM
  17. Blair-Walcott, Kenisha, Ph.D., Supervisor, EADM
  18. Nguyen, Thanh, M.Ed., Supervisor, EADM

Selected Publications

4a. Recent Books (since 2020):

  • Walker, V. Squires, B. Kutsyuruba (2027). Research Handbook of Teacher Wellbeing and Resilience. Elgar Publishing.
  • Kutsyuruba, K. Walker, J. Mahfouz, S. Cherkowski (2027). The Emerald Handbook ofWellbeing in School Leadership: Initiatives, Practices, and Structures to Support Flourishing in Schools. Emerald Publishing.
  • Roach & K. Walker (2026). Leadership alchemy: Integrating servant and transformational leadership for organizational excellence. Emerald Publishing.
  • Walker & B. Kutsyuruba (Eds.)(2025). Mentoring for Wellbeing across the Professions and Disciplines. Emerald Publishing.
  • Walker (2024). Let Us Pray. Turning Point Global.
  • Walker & B. Kutsyuruba (Eds.)(2024). The Emerald Handbook of Wellbeing in Higher Education: Global Perspectives on Students, Faculty, Leaders and Institutions. Emerald Publishing.
  • Martell & K. Walker (Eds.)(2024). Storying Wise Leadership: Learning in Fable, Myth and Legend. Turning Point Global Publishing
  • J. Meyers & K. Walker (2023). Case Studies for Educators in Canadian Schools: Applications for Practice. Word and Deed Press.
  • Okoko, S. Tunison, & K.Walker (Eds.)(2023). Varieties of Qualitative Research Methods: Selected Contextual Perspectives. Springer.
  • Kutsyurruba & K.Walker, K. (2021). The Lifecycle of Trust in Education: Leaders as Moral Agents. Edward Elgar Publishing.
  • Da Costa, P. Adams, J.K. Donlevy, B. Kutsyuruba, & K. Walker (2021). A guide to Alberta school law (3rded.). Turning Point Global. 
  • McAlpine, J. Thiessen, K. Walker, & A. Keen-Wong (2021). Signs of life: Catholic, Mainline and Conservative Protestant congregations in Canada. Tyndale Academic.
  • Walker (2021). Praying with the Psalmists. Turning Point Global.
  • Kutsyurruba, S. Cherkowski, & K.Walker (Eds.) (2021). Leadership for flourishing in educational Contexts. Canadian Scholars.
  • Walker (Ed.) (2021). The Prince for 21st century educational leaders. Turning Point Global Publishers.
  • Walker, B. Kutsyuruba, & S. Cherkowski (Eds.). (2021). Positive leadership for flourishing schools.  Information Age.  

Further information on Dr. Walker’s published books can be found at www.keithdwalker.ca/books

4b. Recent Chapters in Books (since 2020):

  • Walker (2025). Foreword. In Roache, D. (Ed.). Advancing safety, service, and performance in organizations with impactful leadership. IGI Global Scientific Publishing.doi:10.4018/979-8-3373-5686-0
  • Walker (2025). In Roache, D. (Ed.). High performance leadership for organizational excellence:Innovation, technology, and resilience. IGI Global Scientific Publishing. doi:10.4018/979-8-3373-6207-6
  • Walker (2025). Foreword. In Roache, D. (Ed.). Developing resilient and secure organizations: Leadership and security measures, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. doi: 10.4018/979-8-3373-4928-2
  • Walker (2025). Foreword. In D. Roache (Ed.). Enhancing safety, security, and service in organizations: Communication, leadership, and performance, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. doi: 10.4018/979-8-3373-0482-3
  • Kutsyuruba & K. Walker (2025). The need for mentoring in organizations.In K. Walker & B. Kutsyuruba (Eds.) Mentoring for Wellbeing across the Professions and Discipline (pp.1-20). Emerald Publishing.
  • Walker & K. Sanga (2025). Mentoring as inquiry. In K. Walker & B. Kutsyuruba (Eds.) Mentoring for Wellbeing across the Professions and Discipline (pp. 21-42). Emerald Publishing.
  • Walker & B. Kutsyuruba (2025). Mediating wellbeing and garnering momentum through mentorship. In K. Walker & B. Kutsyuruba (Eds.) Mentoring for Wellbeing across the Professions and Discipline (pp. 499-511). Emerald Publishing.
  • Nyarko & K. Walker (2024). Reciprocal wellbeing in higher education. In K. Walker & B. Kutsyuruba (Eds.). The Emerald Handbook of Wellbeing in Higher Education: Global Perspectives on Students, Faculty, Leaders and Institutions (pp. 169-182). Emerald Publishing.
  • Beckford, K. Walker, & K. Spence, K. (2024). Leadership as hosting in higher education: Competencies that enhance stakeholders’ wellbeing. In K. Walker & B. Kutsyuruba (Eds.). The Emerald Handbook of Wellbeing in Higher Education: Global Perspectives on Students, Faculty, Leaders and Institutions (pp. 299-313). Emerald Publishing.
  • Walker & B. Kutsyuruba (2024). Keeping the momentum for wellbeing in higher education through moral imagination: Concluding thoughts. In K. Walker & B. Kutsyuruba (Eds.). The Emerald Handbook of Wellbeing in Higher Education: Global Perspectives on Students, Faculty, Leaders and Institutions (pp. 345-364). Emerald Publishing.
  • Kutsyuruba & K. Walker (2024). Introduction: Toward wellbeing in higher education institutions. In K. Walker & B. Kutsyuruba (Eds.). The Emerald Handbook of Wellbeing in Higher Education: Global Perspectives on Students, Faculty, Leaders and Institutions (pp. 1-15). Emerald Publishing.
  • Kutsyuruba, L. Godden, & K. Walker (2024). Teacher induction policy in Canada: Development and implementation of Ontario’s new teacher induction program. In J. Wang (Ed.). Teacher Induction Policy in Global Contexts: Intentions, Implementations, and Influences. IAP.
  • Walker (2024). Myth, folklore, legends, parables and fables. In G. Martel & K. Walker (Eds.). Storying Wise Leadership: Learning in Fable, Myth and Legend. Turning Point Global Publishing
  • Walker (2024). Reflections on storytelling and fables in the development of wise leaders. In G. Martel & K. Walker (Eds.). Storying Wise Leadership: Learning in Fable, Myth and Legend. Turning Point Global Publishing.
  • Walker (2023). Appreciative inquiry. In Okoko, S. Tunison, & K.Walker (Eds.). Varieties of Qualitative Research Methods: Selected Contextual Perspectives. Springer
  • Walker (2023). Asset mapping. In Okoko, S. Tunison, & K.Walker (Eds.). Varieties of Qualitative Research Methods: Selected Contextual Perspectives. Springer
  • Walker (2023). Electronic Delphi method. In J. Okoko, S. Tunison, & K.Walker (Eds.). Varieties of Qualitative Research Methods: Selected Contextual Perspectives. Springer
  • Walker (2023). Force-field analysis. In J. Okoko, S. Tunison, & K.Walker (Eds.). Varieties of Qualitative Research Methods: Selected Contextual Perspectives. Springer
  • Walker (2023). Interpretation and expert panels. In J. Okoko, S. Tunison, & K.Walker (Eds.). Varieties of Qualitative Research Methods: Selected Contextual Perspectives. Springer
  • Walker (2023). Photo voice. In J. Okoko, S. Tunison, & K.Walker (Eds.). Varieties of Qualitative Research Methods: Selected Contextual Perspectives. Springer.
  • Walker (2023). Social network analysis. In J. Okoko, S. Tunison, & K.Walker (Eds.). Varieties of Qualitative Research Methods: Selected Contextual Perspectives. Springer.
  • Walker (2023 Video voice. In J. Okoko, S. Tunison, & K.Walker (Eds.). Varieties of Qualitative Research Methods: Selected Contextual Perspectives. Springer.
  • Walker (2023). World café. In J. Okoko, S. Tunison, & K.Walker (Eds.). Varieties of Qualitative Research Methods: Selected Contextual Perspectives. Springer.
  • Cherkowski, B. Kutsyuruba, K. Walker, K. Ragoonaden, T. Claypool, L. Godden (2022). Leaderful Mindsets: Positive Pathways to Embodiment and Engagement for Well-Being and Flourishing in Organizations. In: Dhiman, S.K., Marques, J., Schmieder-Ramirez, J., Malakyan, P.G. (eds) Handbook of Global Leadership and Followership. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-75831-8_28-1
  • Cherkowski, S., Kutsyuruba, B., & Walker, K. (2023). Promoting flourishing and wellbeing in organizations through positive leadership. In S. K. Dhiman, J. F. Marques, J. Schmieder-Ramirez, P. Malakyan (Eds.), Handbook of global leadership and followership: Integrating the best leadership theory and practice. Springer International.
  • Walker, K., & Kutsyuruba, B. (2022). Developing a Conceptual Framework for Assessing and Promoting Servant Leadership in a Catholic School System. The Palgrave Handbook of Servant Leadership. Springer.
  • Nsiah, J., Walker, K., & Kutsyuruba, B. (2022). Servant Leadership in Action: Stories of Two High School Principals. The Palgrave Handbook of Servant Leadership. Springer.
  • Kutsyuruba, B., Cherkowski, S., & Walker, K. (2021). Introduction: Striving toward well-being: Creating conditions and structures for flourshing in education. In Kutsyuruba, B., Cherkowski, S., & Walker, K. (Eds.). Leadership for Flourishing in Educational Contexts (pp. 1-11). Canadian Scholars.
  • Walker, K., Cherkowski, S., & Kutsyuruba, B. (2021). Concluding thoughts: Momentum for future striving. In Kutsyuruba, B., Cherkowski, S., & Walker, K. (Eds.). Leadership for Flourishing in Educational Contexts (pp. 315-327). Canadian Scholars.
  • Kutsyuruba, B., Walker, K., & Bosica, J. J. (2021). School administrators’ engagement in teacher induction: The impact on early career teachers’ well-being and success. In K. Walker, B. Kutsyuruba, & S. Cherkowski (Eds.), Positive leadership for flourishing schools (pp. 105–124).  Information Age. 
  • Kutsyuruba, B., Walker, K., & Cherkowski, S. (2021). Introduction: Positive leadership as a catalyst for flourishing learning communities. In K. Walker, B. Kutsyuruba, & S. Cherkowski (Eds.), Positive leadership for flourishing schools (pp. 1-13).  Information Age. 
  • Cherkowski, S., Kutsyuruba, B., & Walker, K. (2021). Concluding thoughts: Animating flourishing through the values of purpose, passion, play, presence. In K. Walker, B. Kutsyuruba, & S. Cherkowski (Eds.), Positive leadership for flourishing schools (pp. 371-380).  Information Age. 
  • Jingwa, L.I., & Walker, K. (2021). Concept and practice of positive teacher leadership. In K. Walker, B. Kutsyuruba, & S. Cherkowski (Eds.), Positive leadership for flourishing schools (pp. 125-138).  Information Age.

Further information on Dr Walker’s edited book-chapters can be found at www.keithdwalker.ca/book-chapters

 

4c. Recent Journal Articles (since 2020):

  • Kutsyuruba, K. Walker, K. Ragoonaden, T. Claypool, S. Cherkowski, L. Godden, & J. Bosica (2026). Growing Pre-Service Teachers' Well-Being Capacity: Comparing the Perspectives of Teacher Education Programme Administrators and Teacher Candidates Across Canada. Future in Educational Research, 4. no. 2), 145–157. https://doi.org/10.1002/fer3.70018
  • Kutsyuruba, & K. Walker (2026). Moral agency, trust, compassion and hope. Principal Connections.30(1), pp. 25-27. Professional publication
  • Wong, J. Thiessen, & K. Walker (2026). What Helps Canadian Catholics Grow Spiritually in the Parish: An Exploratory Study. Pastoral Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11089-026-01309-8
  • Cherkowski, S., Kutsyuruba, B., & Walker, K.(August 26, 2025). Animating flourishing in school leadership: The 4P Framework. EdCan Network. https://www.edcan.ca/articles/animating-flourishing-in-school-leadership-the-4p-framework/ Professional publication
  • Ragoonaden, S. Cherkowski, B. Kutsyuruba, K. Walker, T. Claypool, & L. Godden, L. (2025).Teacher education, wellbeing and a sense of belonging. Canadian Journal of Education. 48(4) https://doi.org/10.53967/cje-rce.6959
  • Kutsyuruba, K. Walker, J. Bosica, & R. Stroud Stasel, R. (2025). Generational view on early career teaching in Canada: Perspectives of the millennial teachers.Teaching and Teacher Education.
  • Kutsyuruba, L., L. Godden, & K. Walker (2024). Teacher induction policy development and implementation: A case of Ontario’s New Teacher Induction Program (NTIP). International Journal of Education Policy and Leadership,20(2), 1-25 https://doi.org/10.22230/ijepl.2024v20n2a1337
  • V. Squires, M. Clarke & K. Walker (2023). The teacher resilience model: A framework to understand the balancing of adversity and supportive resources. International Studies in Educational Administration, 51(4), 49-64.
  • S. Chukwu, & K. Walker (2023). Towards a deeper understanding of the graduate student and faculty-advisor relationships. Journal of Contemporary Issues in Education, 18(1), pp. 61-78. 78 https://journals.library.ualberta.ca/jcie/index.php/jcie
  • M. Clarke, K. Walker, S. Spurr, & V. Squires (2023). Role-Related Stress and Adversity Impacting Christian Clergy Resilience: A Pan-Canadian Study. Journal of Pastoral Care & Counseling. 77(1) 51–63.
  • Squires, K. Walker, &S. Spurr (2022). Understanding self-perceptions of wellbeing and resilience of preservice teachers. Teaching and Teacher Education, 118(October): 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2022.103828
  • Clarke,S. Spurr, & K. Walker (2022). The well-being and resilience of Canadian Christian clergy. Pastoral Psychology, August: 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11089-022-01023-1
  • Mcharo, J. Bally,S. Spurr, K.Walker, S. Peacock & L. Holtslander (2022). Exploring nursing presence as experienced by parents in pediatric oncology. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 66: 86-94. DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2022.05.021
  • Kumaran, K. Walker, & S. Wakibi (2021). Ethnic Diversity and Preferred Leadership Attributes: A Ethnic Diversity and Preferred Leadership Attributes: A Quantitative Analysis with Secondary Use of Qualitative. Library Diversity and Residency Studies, 1(2), 22-41. doi:10.31390/ldrs.1.2.06.
  • Clarke, K. Walker, S. Spurr, & V. Squires (2022). Clergy resilience: Accessing supportive resources to balance the impact of role-related stress and adversity. Journal of Pastoral Care & Counselling. 1-14 DOI: 10.1177/15423050221090864
  • Thiessen, K. Quantz, A. Wong, K. Walker, & B. McAlpine (2022). Evangelistic Belief and Behavior among Canadian Congregants. Studies in Religion. DOI: 10.1177/00084298211055072
  • Wong, J. Thiessen, K.Walker, & B. McAlpine (2021): Discipleship from Catholic, mainline and conservative protestant congregant perspectives in Canada, Journal of Beliefs & Values, DOI: 10.1080/13617672.2021.1995303
  • Spurr, K. Walker, V. Squires, & N. Redl (2021). Examining nursing students’ wellness and resilience: An exploratory study. Nurse Education in Practice, 51(February): 1-9. doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2021.102978
  • Clarke, & Walker, K. (2021). Does "civility" threaten academic freedom at Canadian universities. Education & Law Journal. 30(1), 1-39.
  • Walker, & Kutsyuruba, B. (2020). Upgrading downsizing: Ethics and personnel reductions in declining organizations. European Journal of Educational Management, 3(2), 51-65. 
  • Kutsyuruba, Godden, L., & Walker, K. (2020). The effect of contextual factors on school leaders’ involvement in early-career teacher mentoring: A review of the international research literature. Research in Educational Administration & Leadership,5(3), 672-710. DOI: 10.30828/real/2020.3.3
  • Kutsyuruba, Walker, K., Matheson, I. A., & Bosica, J. J. (2020). Examining the early career teachers’ needs: Findings from the pan-Canadian survey. Teacher Learning and Professional Development, 5(1), 15-36.
  • Cherkowski, Kutsyuruba, B., Crawford, M., & Walker, K. (2020). Conceptualizing leadership and emotions in higher education:  Wellbeing as wholeness. Journal of Educational Administration and History, 1-14. doi: 10.1080/00220620.2020.1828315 
  • Kutsyuruba, Walker, K., Matheson, I. A., & Bosica, J. J. (2020). Early career teaching progression: Examining the Canadian beginning teachers’ experiences in their first five years in the profession. New Teacher Educator.
  • Kutsyuruba, Walker, K., Matheson, I. A., & Bosica, J. J. (2020). Examining the early career teachers’ needs: Findings from the pan-Canadian survey. Teacher Learning and Professional Development, 5(1), 15-36.
  • Mahmoudi, Walker, K., Abdolrahim Navehebrahim, A., Hamidreza Arasteh, H., Abbasian, H. (2020). The Missing Pieces in the Puzzle of Iranian Undergraduate General Education (Quantitative Findings). Comparative and International Education.
  • Cherkowski, Kutsyuruba, B., & Walker, K. (2020). Positive leadership: Animating purpose, presence, passion, and play for flourishing in schools. Journal of Educational Administration, 1-15.
  • Kutsyuruba, & Walker, K. (2020). The role of school principal in induction and mentoring of early career teachers. Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Education, published online April 2020, 1-27.
  • Cherkowski, & Walker, K. (2019). Mentorship for flourishing in schools: an explicit shift toward appreciative action. International Journal of Mentoring and Coaching in Education, 8(4).
  • Kutsyuruba, Godden, L., & Walker, K. (2019). Contextual factors in early career teaching: A systematic review of international research on teacher induction and mentoring programs. Journal of Global Education and Research, 3(2), 85-123.

Further information on Dr. Walker’s full list of published articles in refereed journals can be found at www.keithdwalker.ca/refereed-articles

Section 5a – Selected and Recent International Presentations & Conference Contributions

  • Kutsyuruba, B., Cherkowski, S., & Walker, K. D. (2019, May). The imperative of positive leadership for flourishing school cultures. Paper presented at the Global Conference on Education and Research, Sarasota, FL.
  • Kutsyuruba, B., & Walker, K. (2019, March). Developing resilience and promoting well-being in early career teachers through mentoring. Paper presented at the International Mentorship Association Conference, Gainesville, FL.
  • Cherkowski, S., Walker, K., & Kutsyuruba, B. (2018, November). Purpose, passion, play, and presence: Conceptualizing a model of positive leadership. Paper presented at the 23rd Annual Values and Leadership Conference, Houston, TX.
  • Kutsyuruba, B., Walker, K., & Cherkowski, S. (2018, October). Positive leadership: A catalyst for flourishing school culture. Paper presented at the International Leadership Association Conference, West Palm Beach, FL.
  • Kutsyuruba, B., Walker, K., & Cherkowski, S. (2018, July). Exploring positive leadership as a catalyst for flourishing in schools. Paper presented at the Thirteenth International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Granada, Spain.
  • Kutsyuruba, B. & Walker, K. (2018, July). Global perspective on the contextual factors in early career teaching: Findings from the international systematic review of research. Paper presented at the Eleventh Global Studies Conference, Granada, Spain.
  • Walker, K., Cherkowski, S., & Kutsyuruba, B. (2018, January). Flourishing in schools: Examining positive leadership as a catalyst for sustainable improvement. Paper presented at the Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI.
  • Clarke, P., & Walker, K. (2018, January). Academic freedom, free speech, and the academy. Paper presented at the Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI.
  • Walker, K. & Clarke, P. (2018, January). What high school students think about radicalization. Paper presented at the Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI.
  • Cherkowski, S., Hanson, K. & Walker, K. (2018, January). Flourishing in adaptive communities: Balancing structures and flexibilities. A paper presented at the International Congress of School Improvement and Effectiveness, Singapore.
  • Cherkowski, S., Walker & Kutsuyruba (2017, October). Flourishing in Schools: Examining Leadership Development Among School Principals from a Positive Organizational Perspective. A paper presented at the International Leadership Association’s annual conference, Brussels, Belgium.
  • Walker, K., & Kutsyuruba, B. (2017, October). Exploring the Dark Side of Leadership through Seven Deadly Sins Narratives. Paper submitted for presentation at the International Leadership Association Conference, Brussels, Belgium.
  • Godden, L., Kutsyuruba, B., & Walker, K. (2017, September). Supporting and developing new teachers in Canada: A mixed-method investigation. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of British Educational Research Association (BERA), Brighton, England.
  • Kutsyuruba, B., & Walker, K. D. (2017, May). The Role of School Administrator in Providing Early Career Teachers’ Support: A Pan-Canadian Perspective. Paper presented at the Global Conference on Education and Research, Sarasota, FL.
  • Kutsyuruba, B., & Walker, K. (2017, April). Understanding the Needs of Early Career Teachers: The PanCanadian Study of Teacher Induction and Mentorship Programs. Paper presented at the International Mentorship Association Conference, Wilmington, NC.
  • Walker, K., & Kutsyuruba, B. (2016, November). The seven deadly narratives of leadership. Paper presented at the International Leadership Association Conference, Altanta, GA.
  • Kutsyuruba, B., & Walker, K. (2016, November). Developing Beginning Teachers' Leadership Through Induction and Mentoring: An International Systematic Review Paper presented at the International Leadership Association Conference, Altanta, GA.
  • Walker, K., & Kutsyuruba, B. (2015, November). An ecological perspective on the lifecycle of trust in leadership. Paper presented at the International Leadership Association Conference, Barcelona, Spain.
  • Walker, K., Kutsyuruba, B., Godden, L., & Tregunna, L. (2015, November). The role of school leaders in effective induction and mentorship programs: An international systematic review. Paper presented at the International Leadership Association Conference, Barcelona, Spain.
  • Kutsyuruba, B., & Walker, K. (2015, October). The inextricable relationship of trust and moral agency for school leaders. Paper presented at the 20th Annual Values and Leadership Conference, State College, PA.
  • Godden, L., Tregunna, L., Kutsyuruba, B., & Walker, K. (2015, February). Supporting Beginning Teachers, Creating Collaborative School Cultures: Mitigating the Known and the Unknown. Paper presented at the Conference on Knowledge, Culture and Change in Organizations, Berkeley, CA.
  • Kutsyuruba, B., & Walker, K. (2015, January). Early-career mentoring: The role of trust in developing teacher leaders. Paper presented at the Hawaiian International Conference in Education, Honolulu, HI.
  • Sanga, K., & Walker, K. (2015). The Courage to Stand. Presentation at Onesua Presbyterian College, in Santos, Vanuatu, February 9th (1 hr). 27.
  • Sanga, K., & Walker, K. (2015). Talanoia on Leadership. Two-day workshop with Provincial Directors of Education, Port Villa, Vanuatu, February 11--12. 28.
  • Walker, K. (2015). Developing Increasingly Effective Professional Learning Communities: Focus on Student Attainment and Wellbeing. Presentation at Malapoa College, February16 (2 hrs.)
  • Sanga, K., & Walker, K. (2015). Talanoia on Leadership. Two-day workshop with Provincial Directors of Education, Santos, Vanuatu, February 9-10.
  • Walker, K. (2015). Modeling Research as Teacher Educators: Challenges and Benefits. Vanuatu Teachers’ College, Port Villa, Vanuatu, February 17 (2 hrs).
  • Walker, K. (2015). A Call for New Generation of Ethical Leaders. Papua New Guinea Foreign Service Training Programme, Wellington Railway Station, Pipitea Campus, Victoria University of Wellington, Thursday, February 19th, 2015. (1 hr.)
  • Walker, K., & Sanga, K. (2015). Refreshing Ethical Leadership for South Pacific. Invited Address, University of South Pacific, Suva, February 24 (2 hrs.)
  • Walker, K., & Sanga, K. (2015). Refreshing Ethical Leadership for South Pacific. Dialogue with School of Government, Development and International Affairs, Suva, February 24 (1 hr.)
  • Walker, K. (2015). Framing Mentoring and Coaching Mentorship. Presentation at University of Victoria at Wellington: Educ 538/Epol 511 with Professors Kate Thorton and Cherie Chu. March 6(1.5 hr)
  • Sanga, K., & Walker, K. (2015). Leadership for Solomon Island Principals: Facilitator Training Workshops, Seminars and Mentoring. March 16-19 (4 days).
  • Walker, K. (2015). Hope--‐‐fostering: The first and last task for Solomon Islands Public Servant. Keynote Speaker Program for Senior and Emerging Leaders. IPAM Ministry of Public Service, Honiara, Solomon Islands, March 20th. (2 hrs.)
  • Walker, K. (2015). Refreshing Ethical Leadership for South Pacific. Dialogue with Permanent Secretary for Public Service Commission and Senior Staff, Honiara, March 23 (1 hr.)
  • Walker, K. (2015). Mentoring in Research: Indigenous Ways. Massey University (St Francis Retreat Center at Hillsborough, Auckland), March 23 (5 hrs.)

Section 5b – Selected and Recent National Presentations & Conference Contributions

  • Cherkowski, S., Walker, K. D., & Kutsyuruba, B. (2019, June). Positive leadership: Creating conditions for flourishing cultures in schools. Paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education, Vancouver, BC.
  • Godden, L., Stroud Stasel, R., Kutsyuruba, B., & Walker, K. (2019, April). Sustaining the hope to teach: Early career teachers, the HCCI model, and continuing career development. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Conference, Toronto, ON.
  • Walker, K. (April 14th, 2019). Westgate Alliance Church. The Holy War and the Holy Week
  • Walker, K. (April 14th, 2019). Erindale Alliance Church, Close to Home Hospice Campai
  • Walker, K. (April 6th, 2019). Guest Speaker. University of Saskatchewan Graduate Student Annual Awards Gala.
  • Walker, K. (February 14th, 2019). University of Saskatchewan, Graduate Student Association and College of Graduate and Postgraduate Studies, Appreciative Inquiry Workshop (2 hours).
  • Walker, K. (August 19th, 2018). Westgate Alliance Church. Hope-giving Promises and Practices in Bad Times
  • Walker, K. (August 26th, 2018). Westgate Alliance Church. Profound Reconciliation through Gospel Grace
  • Cherkowski, S. & Walker, K. (2018, June). Teacher well-being: An overview of research on noticing, nurturing, sustaining flourishing in schools. An invited Visiting Scholar Presentation. Queen’s University, Kingston, ON.
  • Bosica, J., Matheson, I., Walker, K., Kutsyuruba, B. (2018, May). A pan-Canadian look at the experiences over the first five years for early career teachers. Paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education Annual Meeting, Regina, SK.
  • Walker, K., & Kutsyuruba, B. (2018, May). Flourishing in early career teaching: Balancing work demands with well-being. Paper presented at the 4th Canadian Conference on Positive Psychology, Victoria College, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON.
  • Stroud Stasel, R., Al Makhamreh, M., Kutsyuruba, B., & Walker, K. (2018, May). Retention and development of early career teachers: A pan-Canadian perspective. Paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education Annual Meeting, Regina, SK.
  • Stroud Stasel, R., Bosica, J., Kutsyuruba, B., & Walker, K. (2018, May). Paying the piper: Balancing work demands with wellness in early career teaching. Paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of 37 Education Annual Meeting, Regina, SK.
  • Walker, K. (2018, April University of Saskatchewan, Graduate Student Association and College of Graduate and Postgraduate). A Reminder to Remember: Be Well, Be Wise and Be in Love: Convocation Address, Ambrose University, Calgary, Alberta
  • Walker, V., & Walker, K. (2018, February). Design, Seasons, Realities and Dynamics of Relationships, Circle Drive Alliance Church, Saskatoon, SK.
  • Walker, K., & Kutsyuruba (2018, February). Pondering seven deadly leadership narratives. Scoop Webinar, Calgary, Alberta.
  • Walker, K., & Kutsyuruba (2017, November). Seven Deadly Boomer Narratives, Baby Boomers Forum, Saskatoon, SK.
  • Cherkowski, S., & Walker, K. (2017, September). Perspectives on flourishing schools: Learning from the story of schools. Presentation to Flourishing Schools Forum, University of British Columbia-Okanagan campus, Kelowna.
  • Walker, K. (2017, July). Why do the nations rage? Homily presented at Westgate Alliance Church, Saskatoon.
  • Walker, K., Cherkowski, S., & Kutsyuruba, B. (2017, July). Flourishing in schools: Examining positive leadership as a catalyst for sustainable improvement. Paper presented at the Fifth World Congress on Positive Psychology, Montreal, QC.
  • Walker, K. (2017, July). Take me to the king. Homily presented at Westgate Alliance Church, Saskatoon.
  • Walker, K., & Claypool, T. (2017, June 23). Recalibrating to Foster Personal and Leaderful Resilience. Presentation to Canadian College of Health Leaders Workshop.
  • Kutsyuruba, B., Godden, L., Matheson, I., Bosica, J., Al Makhamreh, M., Stroud Stasel, R., & Walker, K. (2017, May). Understanding the Needs of Early Career Teachers: The Pan-Canadian Study of Teacher Induction and Mentorship Programs. Symposium presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education Annual Meeting, Toronto, ON.
  • Clarke, P., Russo, C., & Walker, K. (2017, April 30). Radicalization and Public Schools: An International Approach. Presented at Canadian Association for Practical Study of Law in Education (CAPSLE), Saskatoon.
  • Kutsyuruba, B., Walker, K., & Godden, L. (2017, January). Supporting Early Career Teachers: An International Systematic Review of Research on Induction and Mentoring Programs. Paper presented at the International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement, Ottawa, ON.
  • Cherkowski, S., & Walker, K. (2017, January). Toward Flourishing in Schools: Researching School Improvement from a Positive Organizational Perspective. A paper presented at the International Congress of School Improvement and Effectiveness, Ottawa, ON.
  • Thiessen, J., Wong, A., McApline, B., & Walker, K. (2016, November). Preliminary Findings from Flourishing Congregations Interviews: Listening to 100 Canadian Church Leaders. Presented at Launch of Flourishing Congregations Institute. Ambrose University, Calgary.
  • Kutsyuruba, B., Godden, L., Matheson, I., Bosica, J., Al Makhamreh, M., Stroud Stasel, R., & Walker, K. 38 (2016, September). What have we learned from the pan-Canadian study of early career teachers? Paper presented at the 1st Pan-Canadian Teacher Induction and Mentoring Forum, Kingston, ON.
  • Walker, K. (2016, September 4). Mid-Night Anguish: Though His Footprints are Not Seen. Homily at Westgate Alliance Church, Saskatoon.
  • Walker, K. (2016, August 7). Standing at the Crossroads. Homily at Westgate Alliance Church, Saskatoon.
  • Walker, K. (2016, June). Resilience for Medical Residents. Presentation at Residents’ Boot Camp Saskatoon, with video to Regina, June 29.
  • Cherkowski, S., & Walker, K. (2016, June). Thriving schools and educators: From functioning to flourishing. Paper presented at the 3rd Canadian Conference on Positive Psychology, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
  • Kutsyuruba, B., Godden, L., Matheson, I., Tregunna, L., & Walker, K. (2016, May). Supporting new teachers through induction and mentoring: An international systematic review. Paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education Annual Conference, Calgary, AB.
  • Kelly, J., Hanson, K. Cherkowski, S. & Walker, K. (2016). Flourishing in schools: Understanding how educators experience well-being in their work. A paper presented at CASEA for CSSE, Calgary, AB. May 28-June 1.
  • Oyedokun, S., & Walker, Keith (2016). Leadership in Secular Environments. Christian Medical Dental Association National Conference. Twice presented seminar, Sheraton Cavalier, Saskatoon, May 26-29.
  • Kutsyuruba, B., Godden, L., Matheson, I., Tregunna, L., & Walker, K. (2016, January). Supporting new teachers: focusing on career development. Paper presented at Cannexus16: National Career Development Conference, Ottawa, ON.
  • Walker, K. (2015, July 12th). Stirred But Not Shaken. Homily at Martinsville Alliance Church.
  • Walker, K. (2015, August 16th). Ethical Maturity as Kingdom Discipleship. Homily at Martinsville Alliance Church.
  • Walker, K. (2015, September 27th). Leading as Hosting Community. Homily at Westgate Alliance Church, Saskatoon.
  • Walker, K. (2015, October 31st). Sparking Real Dialogue on the Future of Our School, Community strategic design and facilitation of parent and community consultation, Saskatoon Christian School.
  • Walker, K. (2015, October 25th). Unshakable Kingdom. Homily at Tisdale Alliance Church.
  • Cherkowski, S., & Walker, K. (2016, May 3). Gathering Insights on Flourishing. Seminar facilitated in association with Salmon Arm School District.
  • Bishop, S., & Walker, K. (2015). Ethics in Health System Leadership & Decision Making. Workshop for Masters of Health Administration. University of Regina. May 30 (3 hrs).
  • Godden, L., Tregunna, L., Kutsyuruba, B., & Walker, K. (2015, May-June). Induction and Mentorship Programs to Support New and Beginning Teachers: A Geographical Systematic Review. Paper presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Education Annual Conference, Ottawa, ON.

Dr. Walker’s full list of local, national, international presentations and conference contributions are found on his personal website: https://www.keithdwalker.ca/