Lisa Kensler on Clubhouse

Bio

Hi! I’m the Emily R. and Gerald S. Leischuck Endowed
Professor of Educational Leadership, in the College of Education at Auburn University. My
original training in ecology continues to fuel my love of systems thinking and addressing the challenges
located at the intersection of human and nature’s systems, particularly as they appear in PK-12
education.

I’ve engaged in learning and teaching about systems thinking and sustainability
for more than two decades. Over the past decade my research has focused on green schools
and the leadership and learning required for transforming schools into more socially just,
ecologically healthy, and economically viable communities that engage intentionally with the
global sustainability movement.

My peer-reviewed articles and book chapters relate to democratic community, systems thinking, trust, teacher leadership, and whole school
sustainability.

In 2017, I and Cynthia Uline co-authored, Leadership for Green Schools:
Sustainability for Our Children, Our Communities, and Our Planet. New book coming out in May 2021 - A Practical Guide for Leading Green Schools: Partnering with Nature to Create Vibrant, Flourishing, Sustainable Schools.

In 2018, the University
Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) recognized me as one of its “Hidden Figures -
behind the scenes giants in the field whose work cannot be ignored.”