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William Allan Kritsonis, PhD

 

Dr. Kritsonis Lectures at the University of Oxford, Oxford, England

 

In 2005, Dr. Kritsonis was an Invited Visiting Lecturer at the Oxford Round Table at Oriel College in the University of Oxford, Oxford, England.  His lecture was entitled the Ways of Knowing Through the Realms of Meaning.

 

Dr. Kritsonis Recognized as Distinguished Alumnus

 

         In 2004, Dr. William Allan Kritsonis was recognized as the Central Washington University Alumni Association Distinguished Alumnus for the College of Education and Professional Studies.  Dr. Kritsonis was nominated by alumni, former students, friends, faculty, and staff.  Final selection was made by the Alumni Association Board of Directors.  Recipients are CWU graduates of 20 years or more and are recognized for achievement in their professional field and have made a positive contribution to society.  For the second consecutive year, U.S. News and World Report placed Central Washington University among the top elite public institutions in the west.  CWU was 12th on the list in the 2006 On-Line Education of “America’s Best Colleges.”

  

 

Educational Background

 

          Dr. William Allan Kritsonis earned his BA in 1969 from Central Washington University, Ellensburg, Washington.  In 1971, he earned his M.Ed. from Seattle Pacific University.  In 1976, he earned his PhD from the University of Iowa.  In 1981, he was a Visiting Scholar at Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, and in 1987 was a Visiting Scholar at Stanford University, Palo Alto, California. In June 2008, Dr. Kritsonis received the Doctor of Humane Letters, School of Graduate Studies from Southern Christian University. The ceremony was held at the Hilton Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana.

 

Professional Experience

 

Dr. Kritsonis began his career as a teacher.  He has served education as a principal, superintendent of schools, director of student teaching and field experiences, invited guest professor, author, consultant, editor-in-chief, and publisher.  Dr. Kritsonis has earned tenure as a professor at the highest academic rank at two major universities.

 

Books – Articles – Lectures – Workshops

 

     Dr. Kritsonis lectures and conducts seminars and workshops on a variety of topics.  He is author of more than 500 articles in professional journals and several books.  His popular book SCHOOL DISCIPLINE: The Art of Survival is scheduled for its fourth edition.  He is the author of the textbook William Kritsonis, PhD on Schooling that is used by many professors at colleges and universities throughout the nation and abroad. 

 In 2007, Dr. Kritsonis’ version of the book of Ways of Knowing Through the Realms of Meaning (858 pages) was published in the United States of America in cooperation with partial financial support of Visiting Lecturers, Oxford Round Table (2005).  The book is the product of a collaborative twenty-four year effort started in 1978 with the late Dr. Philip H. Phenix.  Dr. Kritsonis was in continuous communication with Dr. Phenix until his death in 2002.

 In 2007, Dr. Kritsonis was the lead author of the textbook Practical Applications of Educational Research and Basic Statistics.  The text provides practical content knowledge in research for graduate students at the doctoral and master’s levels.

            In 2008, Dr. Kritsonis’ book Non-Renewal of Public School Personnel Contracts: Selected Supreme and District Court Decisions in Accordance with the Due Process of Law is scheduled for publication by The Edwin Mellen Press, Lewiston, New York.

           Dr. Kritsonis’ seminar and workshop on Writing for Professional Publication has been very popular with both professors and practitioners.  Persons in attendance generate an article to be published in a refereed journal at the national or international levels.

           Dr. Kritsonis has traveled and lectured throughout the United States and world-wide.  Some recent international tours include Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania, Turkey, Italy, Greece, Monte Carlo, England, Holland, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia, Poland, Germany, and many more.

 

 

 Founder of National FORUM Journals – Over 4,000 Professors Published

 

          Dr. Kritsonis is founder of NATIONAL FORUM JOURNALS (since 1983).  These publications represent a group of highly respected scholarly academic periodicals.  Over 4,000 writers have been published in these refereed, peer-reviewed periodicals.  In 1983, he founded the National FORUM of Educational Administration and Supervision – now acclaimed by many as the United States’ leading recognized scholarly academic refereed journal in educational administration, leadership, and supervision.

          In 1987, Dr. Kritsonis founded the National FORUM of Applied Educational Research Journal whose aim is to conjoin the efforts of applied educational researchers world-wide with those of practitioners in education.  He founded the National FORUM of Teacher Education Journal, National FORUM of Special Education Journal, National FORUM of Multicultural Issues Journal, International Journal of Scholarly Academic Intellectual Diversity, International Journal of Management, Business, and Administration, and the DOCTORAL FORUM – National Journal for Publishing and Mentoring Doctoral Student Research. The DOCTORAL FORUM is the only refereed journal in America committed to publishing doctoral students while they are enrolled in course work in their doctoral programs. In 1997, he established the Online Journal Division of National FORUM Journals that publishes academic scholarly refereed articles daily on the website: www.nationalforum.com.  Over 500 professors have published online.  In January 2007, Dr. Kritsonis established Focus: On Colleges, Universities, and Schools.

 

Professorial Roles

 

          Dr. Kritsonis has served in professorial roles at Central Washington University, Washington; Salisbury State University, Maryland; Northwestern State University, Louisiana; McNeese State University, Louisiana; and Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge in the Department of Administrative and Foundational Services.                                          

     In 2006, Dr. Kritsonis published two articles in the Two-Volume Set of the Encyclopedia of Educational Leadership and Administration published by SAGE Publications, Thousand Oaks, California. He is a National Reviewer for the Journal of Research on Leadership, University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA).

     In 2007, Dr. Kritsonis has been invited to write a history and philosophy of education for the ABC-CLIO Encyclopedia of World History.

           Currently, Dr. Kritsonis is Professor of Educational Leadership at Prairie Vi
ew A&M University – Member of the Texas A&M University System.  He teaches in the newly established PhD Program in Educational Leadership.  Dr. Kritsonis taught the Inaugural class session in the doctoral program at the start of the fall 2004 academic year. In October 2006, Dr. Kritsonis chaired the first doctoral student to earn a PhD in Educational Leadership at Prairie View A&M University.  He lives in Houston, Texas.

Instructions for Oral Care during chemotherapy

It is necessary that you understand the importance of good oral hygiene and preventive care before, during, and after chemotherapy.

The purpose of chemotherapy is to reduce the growth of tumor cells.  Unfortunately, tissues in the mouth are affected by chemotherapy and special care should be taken to help prevent infections in the mouth.

Ways of preventing these problems start with an examination by a dentist.  If any dental procedures are necessary before chemotherapy, they usually can be done while the bone can heal properly.

For more information and photos check our site: www.penchasdentistry.com

Common Side Effects

Dry Mouth is very common after the first week of therapy and may persist as a permanent effect.  This depends on how and what type of drugs are given.  This will vary from patient to patient. Mouth Ulcers are a common occurrence during chemotherapy.  Sometimes, these ulcers are preventable by simple oral hygiene care and a cautious diet.  These may occur on the lips, tongue, and roof of mouth and inside the check. Swollen gums are another side effect that may occur if tartar has accumulated around and below the gum line of your teeth. Dental Abscesses can occur if broken or impacted teeth are present during chemotherapy.

Oral Hygiene

A soft toothbrush held like a pen can be used carefully during chemotherapy.  If the mouth is too sore to use a toothbrush, a folded square gauze pad can be moistened with water and gently wiped over the surfaces of the teeth and/ or gums instead.

Rinsing the mouth with a salt and soda solution will remove food and debris which tends to accumulate in the mouth.  (This is made by adding one teaspoon of salt and one teaspoon of baking soda to one quart of water).  This solution can be used as often as necessary to provide a clean oral environment.

Things to avoid

Avoid foods that have a rough consistency such as:  tortilla chips, fried foods, nuts, etc. Avoid wearing complete dentures during chemotherapy, as this will promote nausea and vomiting.  Wearing dentures will also promote development of mouth ulcers Avoid a prolonged dry mouth which may tend to develop during sleep.  Keep plenty of water at bedside. Avoid carbonated beverages and juices that are acidic like grapefruit or orange juice. Avoid high alcohol containing mouthwashes like Listerine or Scope.  Use only the salt and soda solution. If vomiting occurs, rinse with soda and salt solution; this will neutralize the stomach acid.  Prolonged contact of stomach acid in the mouth will cause mouth ulcers.

Austin is one of the fastest growing cities in not only Texas but the country. With more homes being built and people moving in, it’s no wonder that lots of people are looking for things to do in Austin. If you are looking for somewhere to go or something to do that won’t break the budget, look no further than these free activities in and around Austin.

Texas State Capitol

The Texas State Capitol is a great place to visit at least once, especially if you have school age children. The capital is located at 1100 Congress Avenue. There are daily tours of the Capitol building and morning tours of the Governor’s Mansion, all for free. The Capitol grounds contain 22 acres with 17 monuments in addition to the Capitol building itself.

The Congress Avenue Bats

For this free activity, you’ll have to time your visit between March and early Fall. Each summer approximately 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats come to Austin and comprise the largest urban bat colony in North America. They reside underneath the Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue bridge. Stand on the bridge near dusk and then witness the bats come out after dark.

University of Texas Campus and Museums

The UT campus itself is a great place to visit for free. The campus is historic for its architecture and history. View the University of Texas tower and the Littlefield Fountain. The Harry Ransom Center is a free museum that houses the world’s first photograph and an authentic copy of the Gutenberg bible. The Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum also houses many historical and cultural exhibits. Finally, UT is home of the Texas Memorial Museum which includes real dinosaur tracks.

Zilker Botanical Gardens

This garden park is located in the Barton Springs area and houses 21 acres of park. There are many themed gardens on the grounds, including romantic rose garden, the butterfly garden and the Japanese garden. There is also a prehistoric garden that reflects this areas past as a major dinosaur roaming grounds during the Cretaceous period.

Blues on the Green

If you’re blues music enthusiast, you’ll appreciate this free concert series every summer. Sponsered by 107.1 KGSR, Blues on the Green is normally held in Zilker Park (although 2009’s festivities were in Waterloo Park due to construction projects). Local musicians like Marcia Ball, Los Lonely Boys and Jimmy Vaughan have all been part of the event in the past.

Hartman Foundation Concerts in the Park

During the months of May through August you can catch this free concert series held at the Hartman Concert Park. Classical music, pops, jazz and film scores are played by ensembles from the Austin Symphony.

Movies in the Park at Republic Square

The Austin Parks foundation sponsors this event each summer at Republic Square Park. The films are projected onto an outdoor screen and residents are encouraged to bring their blankets, lawn chairs and picnic tables. The movies start at dusk.