Michael W. Kessinger

Michael Kessinger is currently an associate professor of education leadership at Morehead State University (KY), Volgenau College of Education, Foundational and Graduate Studies in Education Department. He serves as program leader for the K-12 Instructional Leadership and P-12 Administrative Leadership Doctor of Education program. His research, publications, and presentations have included areas in professional development, education technology, gifted education, and school leadership. Dr. Kessinger’s background includes 38 years in public education and has served as secondary math and computer science teacher, secondary assistant principal, gifted education coordinator, finance director, chief information officer, and assistant superintendent. He received his doctorate (EdD) from the University of Kentucky, Education Specialist (EdS) and Master of Education from Morehead State University, and Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a teaching emphasis in mathematics and psychology.

Publications

Engaging on Common Ground: Inclusion of the Gifted Student in the Classroom
Engaging on Common Ground: Inclusion of the Gifted Student in the Classroom
Kimberely Fletcher Nettleton, Michael W. Kessinger, Lesia Lennex. © 2023. 24 pages.
Educational programs for gifted students are varied, with many schools in the United States using a pullout program to address the needs of students. In spite of these programs...
Practices in Inclusive Settings at K-12 Classrooms and Higher Education in USA
Practices in Inclusive Settings at K-12 Classrooms and Higher Education in USA
Delar Kour Singh, April D. Miller, Sherry L. Stultz, Michael W. Kessinger. © 2023. 23 pages.
This chapter focuses on inclusion of students with disabilities in educational settings as practiced in the USA. It discusses federal legislation such as the Individuals with...
Beyond the Stars: Experiences That Expand the Boundaries of the Classroom
Beyond the Stars: Experiences That Expand the Boundaries of the Classroom
Michael W. Kessinger, Kimberely Fletcher Nettleton, Lesia C. Lennex. © 2020. 19 pages.
When students are identified for gifted services, one of the first questions asked by parents is, “What will my child be doing that is different from what is being done now?” The...
Virtual Reality: Learning by Seeing in 3D
Virtual Reality: Learning by Seeing in 3D
Carol Templeton, Michael W. Kessinger. © 2020. 26 pages.
Moving beyond the traditional K-12 classroom environment, this chapter examines the pedagogical benefits virtual learning offer gifted and talented students. The use of virtual...