Keith Walker
Professor, Educational Administration

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.  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).  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)).

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-renumerative basis.  Keith’s occupations have ranged from international coach to teacher to minister to educational administrator to professor in various contexts.  His international academic work has extended to over 15 countries (keynotes, workshops, consultancies and collaborative research projects). 

In his 30 years at the University of Saskatchewan, Keith has supervised over 100 graduate students to completion of their research; he is the author or co-author of over 100 refereed articles and chapters, along with more than 15 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 and learning, facilitating a broad range of courses.  He currently supervises more than a dozen graduate student researchers (mostly doctoral and some masters students).  Keith enjoys his work with another 20 graduate research students through Committee membership and through external examiner roles.

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; currently he serves on two boards.  He has been active in university governance roles at his own university. 

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

Undergraduate Teaching:

• EADM 303 - Education in Society Structures Systems and Stakeholders
• EADM 422 - Leading Organizations: An Introduction to Leadership Theory
• EADM 423 - The Professional Leader and Organizational Development
• EADM 425 - Legal and Institutional Contexts of Education

Graduate Teaching:

• JSGS 801 - Governance and Administration
• JSGS 808 - Ethical Leadership and Democracy in Public Service
• EADM 811 - History and Development of Organizational Theory
• EADM 821 - Organizational Behavior in Education
• EADM 826 - Human Resources Leadership in Education
• EADM 829 - Organizational Renewal in Educational Systems and Settings
• EADM 834 - Case Studies in Educational Leadership
• EADM 835 - Governance and Policy Making in Education
• EADM 836 - Leading Community Development
• JSGS 851 - Qualitative Methods
• JSGS 883 - Essentials for Public Policy and Administration
• JSGS 884 - Professional Planning
• EADM 884 - Policy Making in Education A Critical Perspective
• EADM 894 - Laboratory in Educational Administration
• EADM 898 - Individual Reading Course
• PUBP 898 - Public Leadership

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

Recent Theses and Dissertations Supervised to Competition:

• Jingwa, L.I. (2019) A case of positive teacher-leadership: Positive deviance in a Canadian high school. [MEd] Department of Educational Administration, University of Saskatchewan.
• Mousazadeh, S. (2019) Exploring citizenship education in Saskatchewan over the past ten years: The Concentus Citizenship Education Project. [MEd] Department of Educational
• Siemens, J.S. (2018) Elementary students' enjoyment and social-emotional engagement in school: The influence of male and female teachers. [MEd] Department of Educational Administration, University of Saskatchewan.
• Bandima, T. (2016) Overcoming odds: Success stories of immigrant [Sub-Saharan African] university students: A well-being perspective. [PhD] Department of Educational Administration, University of Saskatchewan.
• Dzaman, S. (2016) Human service executives’ insights on the best interests of the child. [PhD] Department of Educational Administration, University of Saskatchewan.
• Baum, C. (2016) The mind of the entrepreneur: Exploring lived experiences. [PhD] Department of Educational Administration, University of Saskatchewan.
• Tu, N. (2015) School, family, and community partnerships as pathways to support Vietnamese immigrant children's early learning in Saskatchewan: A case study within the Saskatoon Vietnamese community. [PhD] Department of Educational Administration, University of Saskatchewan.
• Hall, J. (2015) Exploring the use of the humanities: Towards transformative dialogue on educational issues. [PhD] Department of Educational Administration, University of Saskatchewan.
• Malin, G. (2015) Self-determination in medical school: medical students' perspectives. [PhD] Department of Educational Administration, University of Saskatchewan.
• Luo, X. (2015) Chinses Immigrant Families’ Educational Expectations: A Multiple Case Study. [PhD] Department of Educational Administration, University of Saskatchewan.

 

4a. Recent Books:

• Walker (2019). Praying with Luke. Saskatoon: Turning Point Global Publishers.
• Walker (2018). Praying with Matthew. Saskatoon: Turning Point Global Publishers.
• Cherkowski & K. Walker (2018). Teacher wellbeing: Noticing, Nurturing, and Sustaining Flourishing In Schools. Burlington, ON: Word and Deed Press. 
• Cherkowski, K. Hanson & K. Walker (2017). Mindful alignment: Foundations of Educator Flourishing. Lanham, MD: Lexington.
• Cherkowski & K. Walker (2018). Perspectives on Flourishing Schools. Lanham, MD: Lexington.
• Kutsyuruba, & K.D. Walker (Eds.) (2017). The Bliss and Blisters of Early Career Teaching: A Pan-Canadian Perspective. Burlington, ON: Word & Deed Publishing.
• Walker. (Ed.) (2016). Governance and Administration in Canada: A Collection of Essays. Saskatoon:  Turning Point Global. ISBN: 98-1-365-54631-0.
• Thiessen, A. Wong, B. McAlpine, K. Walker (2017). A Preliminary Look at Flourishing Congregations in Canada; What Church Leaders Are Saying. Calgary: Turning Point Global. ISBN 978-1365-66105-1.
• Roset, K. Walker, S. Cherkowski, & J. Wilson (2017). Sun West Empowering 21^st Century Learners.  Saskatoon: Turning Point Global.  ISBN: 978-1361-99448-7.
• Cherkowski, K. Walker, J. Kelly, & K. Hanson (2016). School District 83: Stories of Flourishing. Windsor: Lulu Publishing.
• Walker, & B. Bayes (2016). Reflections on Facilitating Learning in Prairie Spirit School Division. Kingston, Wellington, Saskatoon: Turning Point Global Publishers. Pp. 212 ISBN: 978-1-329-83538-2
• Roset, & K. Walker, & S. Cherkowski (2016).  Flourishing Together at Waldheim School. Kingston, Wellington, Saskatoon:  Turning Point Global Publishers. Pp. 176 ISBN: 978-1-365-18651-6
• Roset, & K. Walker, & S. Cherkowski (2016).  Rosthern High School: A Partnership for Success. Kingston, Wellington, Saskatoon: Turning Point Global Publishers. Pp. 212 ISBN: 978-1-365-18539-7.
• Roset, & K. Walker, & S. Cherkowski, S. (2016). Langham Elementary School: Growing, Learning, Sharing, Caring. Kingston, Wellington, Saskatoon: Turning Point Global Publishers. Pp. 134 ISBN: 978-1-365-10585-2
• Burgess, K. Walker, J. Chomos, & K. Donlevy (2014). A Guide to Saskatchewan School Law (3rd Edition). Saskatoon: Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit.
• Walker (2014). Daily Prayer Platforms: Volume One (2nd Edition). Saskatoon: Turning Point Global Publishers.
• Walker; K. Sanga (2013). Daily Prayer For South Pacific Leaders. Wellington, NZ: Castle Publishing.
• Burgess, J. Rigby, & K. Walker (May 2013). Guide to Kerr & King’s Rules of Order for University Practice: University of Saskatchewan Edition. Saskatoon: Turning Point Global Publisher. ISBN: 978-1-304-19258-5 23.
• Kutsyuruba, D. Burgess, K. Walker, & K. Donlevy (2013). A Guide to Ontario School Law. Kingston: Turning Point Global Publisher. ISBN 978-1-304-29196-7 24.
• Walker (2013). Daily Prayer Platform: Volume Two. Saskatoon: Turning Point Global Publishers. ISBN: 978-1-300-25797-4 25.

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

4b. Recent Chapters in Books:

• Walker, K. (2018). Preface.  In W. Smale (Ed.). Perspectives on Canadian Educational Law and Policy. Toronto: Word & Deed Publishers. 
• Cherkowski, S., & Walker, K. (2018) Introduction: Ways Forward with Flourishing in Schools. In S. Cherkowski & K. Walker (Eds.). Perspectives on Flourishing Schools. Lanham, MD: Lexington.
• Cherkowski, S., & Walker, K. (2018). Epilogue: Concluding Remarks. In S. Cherkowski & K. Walker (Eds.). Perspectives on Flourishing Schools. Lanham, MD: Lexington.
• Kutsyuruba, B., & Walker, K. D. (2017). Introduction: Exploring the pan-Canadian terrain of early career teaching. In B. Kutsyuruba & K. D. Walker (Eds.), The Bliss and Blisters of Early Career Teaching: A Pan-Canadian Perspective (pp. 1-17). Burlington, ON: Word & Deed Publishing.
• Kutsyuruba, B., & Walker, K. D. (2017). The Bliss and Blisters of Early Career Teaching in Canada: Where Do We Go from Here? In B. Kutsyuruba & K. D. Walker (Eds.), The Bliss and Blisters of Early Career Teaching: A Pan-Canadian Perspective (pp. 459-456). Burlington, ON: Word & Deed Publishing.
• Kutsyuruba, B., Walker, K. D., Matheson, I. A., & Bosica, J. J. (2017). Mapping out the early career teachers’ needs: Findings from the pan-Canadian new teacher survey. In B. Kutsyuruba & K. D. Walker (Eds.), The Bliss and Blisters of Early Career Teaching: A Pan-Canadian Perspective (pp. 21-46). Burlington, ON: Word & Deed Publishing.
• Kutsyuruba, B., Walker, K. D., Matheson, I. A., & Godden, L. (2017). Pan-Canadian document analysis study of teacher induction and mentoring programs and policies. In B. Kutsyuruba & K. D. Walker (Eds.), The Bliss and Blisters of Early Career Teaching: A Pan-Canadian Perspective (pp. 157-179). Burlington, ON: Word & Deed Publishing.
• Kutsyuruba, B., Walker, K. D., Al Makhamreh, M., & Stroud Stasel, R. (2017). Exploring the experiences and perceptions of the Canadian new teachers. In B. Kutsyuruba & K. D. Walker (Eds.), The Bliss and Blisters of Early Career Teaching: A Pan-Canadian Perspective (pp. 103-133). Burlington, ON: Word & Deed Publishing.
• Kutsyuruba, B., Walker, K. D., Godden, L., & Matheson, I. A. (2017). What contextual factors affect the early career teachers? In B. Kutsyuruba & K. D. Walker (Eds.), The Bliss and Blisters of Early Career Teaching: A Pan-Canadian Perspective (pp. 387-406). Burlington, ON: Word & Deed Publishing.
• Cherkowski, S., & Walker, K. (2016). Values, Virtues, and Human Capabilities: A Positive Perspective on Educational Improvement.  In Paul Newton & David Burgess (Eds.) The Best Available Evidence Decision Making for Educational Improvement (pp. 63-79), The Netherlands: Sense Publishers.
• Kutsyuruba, B., & Walker, K. (2016). High cost of distrust: Restoring trustworthiness in school leadership. In Normore, A., & Brooks, J. (Eds.), The Dark Side of Leadership: Identifying and Overcoming Unethical Practice in Organizations. Bingley, UK: Emerald.
• Walker, K., & Kutsyuruba, B. (2016). The seven deadly narratives of leadership: Why otherwise good leaders sometimes do foolish, hurtful and even evil things. In Normore, A., & Brooks, J. (Eds.), The Dark Side of Leadership: Identifying and Overcoming Unethical Practice in Organizations. Bingley, UK: Emerald.
• Clarke & K. Walker (2013). Best Interests of the Child: Exploring Social Science and Jurisprudential Perspectives. In Chandni Basu & Vicky Anderson-Patton (Eds.). Children and Childhood: Practices and Perspectives. Oxford: Inter-Disciplinary Press. ISBN: 978-1-84888-179- 2.
• Walker (2013). The varying meanings of “Best Interests.” In William C. Frick (Ed.). Educational Management Turning on Its Head: Exploring a Professional Ethic for Educational Leadership: A Critical Reader (pp. 35-55), New York: Peter Lang.
• Walker & L. Sackney (2011). Sustainable learning in knowledge communities. In J. Westover (Ed.). Organizational Culture, Learning, and Knowledge Management (pp. 391-407). Champaign, Illinois: Common Grounds Publisher (ISBN: 978-1-86335-945-0).
• Preston, & K. Walker (2011). Mentorship across professions. In E. Ralph & K. Walker (Eds.). Adapting mentorship across the professions: Fresh insights and perspectives (pp. 21-33), Calgary:  Detselig Enterprises Ltd.
• Sanga, & K. Walker (2011). Mentoring by questions. In E. Ralph & K. Walker (Eds.). Adapting Mentorship Across the Professions: Fresh Insights and Perspectives (pp. 269-290), Calgary: Detselig Enterprises Ltd.
• Walker (2011). Serviette Mentoring. In E. Ralph & K. Walker (Eds.). Adapting Mentorship Across the Professions: Fresh Insights and Perspectives (pp. 252-267), Calgary: Detselig Enterprises Ltd.
• Walker, & M. Atkinson (2010). Warranted hope. In R. Couto (Ed.). Political and Civic Leadership: A Reference Handbook. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications. ISBN: 1412962633
• Walker (2010). Developing practical wisdom during the professional practicum. In E. Ralph, K. Walker, & R. Wimmer (Eds.)(2010). The Practicum in Professional Education: Canadian Perspectives (pp. 169-190). Calgary: Detselig Enterprises Ltd.

 

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

 

4c. Recent Refereed Journal Articles:

 

• Kutsyuruba, B., Walker, K., Stroud Stasel, R., & Al Makhamreh, M. (2019). Developing resilience and promoting well-being in early career teaching: Advice from the Canadian beginning teachers. Canadian Journal of Education, 42(1), 285-321.
• Deutscher, M., Walker, K., & Phillips, P. (June 2019). Conscience in public administration: More than just a chirping cricket? Canadian Public Administration, 62(2), 181-201.
• Wong, A., McAlpine, B., Thiessen, J., & Walker, K. (2019). Are you listening? The relevance of what pastoral/denominational leaders and theological educators are saying about preparing leaders for ministry. Practical Theology, DOI:10.1080/1756073X.2019.1609255
• Thiessen, J., Wong, A., McAlpine, B., & Walker, K. (2019). What is a flourishing congregation? Leader perceptions, definitions, and experiences. Review of Religious Research, 61, 13-37.
• Walker, K., & Kutsyuruba, B. (2019). The role of school administrators in providing career teachers’ support: A pan-Canadian perspective. International Journal of Education Policy & Leadership, 14(2), 1-19.
• Kutsyuruba, B., Walker, K., Al Makhamreh, M., & Stroud Stasel, R. (2018). Attrition, retention, and development of early career teachers: Pan-Canadian narratives. In Education, 24 (1), 43-71.
• Cherkowski, S. Hanson, K. & Walker, K. (2018). Flourishing in adaptive community: Balancing structures and Flexibilities. Journal of Professional Capital and Community, 3 (2), 123-136.
• Cherkowski, S. & Walker, K. (2017). Educational research as flourishing: contributing to a pipeline of wellbeing, Canadian Journal of Teacher Research, published online November 29, 2017
• Kutsyuruba, K. Walker, & L. Godden (2017). Creating supportive school cultures for beginning teachers: Mitigating the cultural contextual factors. International Journal of Educational Organization and Leadership, 24(2), 1-18.
• Erkan, & K. Walker (2016). Fairness Perceptions and Experiences of Muslim University Students in Canada. International Education Studies, 9 (7), 72-87. doi:10.5539/ies.v9n7p72
• Cherkowski & K. Walker (2016). Purpose, passion and play: Exploring the construct of flourishing from the perspective of school principals. Journal of Educational Administration, 54 (4), 378-392. DOI: 10.1108/JEA-10-2014-0124
• Kutsyuruba, Benjamin & Walker, Keith. (2016). The destructive effects of distrust: Leaders as brokers of trust in organizations. 10.1108/S1479-366020160000026008.
• Kutsyuruba, K. Walker, & B. Noonan. (2016). The Trust Imperative in the School Principalship: The Canadian Perspective. Leadership and Policy in Schools. DOI:10.1080/15700763.2016.1164866
• Cherkowski, K. Walker, & B. Kutsyurba. (2015). Principals’ moral agency and ethical decision making: Toward a transformational ethics. International Journal of Education Policy & Leadership (IJEPL), 10(3), 1--17.
• Saxena, K. Walker, & G. Kraines. (February 2015). Towards reconciliation of several dualities in physician leadership. Healthcare Policy. 10(3), 23--31.
• Kutsyuruba, & K. Walker (2015). The role of trust in developing teacher leaders through early-career induction and mentoring programs. Antistasis: An Open Educational Journal (Special Issue on Educational Leadership: Complexities and Practicalities), 5(1), 32--36.
• Ralph, & K. Walker. (2014). Is Adaptive Mentorship a Viable Mentoring Model? International Journal for Cross-Disciplinary Subjects in Education (IJCDSE), Special Issue, 4(3)
• Kutsyuruba, Walker, K., & Cherkowski, S. (2014). The grounds and strategies for ethical decision making in Canadian principalship. Management Education: An International Journal, 13(2), 1-11.
• Kutsyuruba, & K. Walker (2014). The lifecycle of trust in educational leadership: An ecological perspective. International Journal of Leadership in Education. DOI:10.1080/13603124.2014.915061
• Ralph, & Walker, K. (2014). Research synthesis for Adaptive Mentorship. Contemporary Issues in Education Research, 7(3), 221-226.

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.