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Professional Background

Klingenstein Center Chair

Educational Background

  • B.A., City College of New York
  • M.Ed., Smith College
  • Sixth year certificate in Administration and Supervisor, Hunter College
  • Ed.D., Teachers College, Columbia University
  • Doctoral Interdisciplinary focus: Teacher training, administration, and organization development.  Advisor and dissertation sponsor, Lawrence A. Cremin

Scholarly Interests

Independent schools. Private school governance. School choice and privatization. Professional development of teachers and administrators.

Selected Publications

  • The Colors of Excellence (TC Press)
  • Independent School, Independent Thinkers (Jossey-Bass).  
  • The First Year of Teaching: Real World Stories from America's Teachers (Walker).
  • The Challenge in Trusteeship (Association of Governing Boards).
  • "Leadership in the New Millenium" (Independent Schools).


Pearl Kane

Pearl R Kane

Klingenstein Center Chair

Phone: 212-678-3156
Email:

Office Hours: By appointment.

Office Location: 204A Zankel