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Paul Kasunich, Ph.D.

Adjunct Faculty and Doctoral Faculty Advisor

paul.kasunich@franklin.edu

Profile

Dr. Paul Kasunich has extensive experience in both the K-12 and Higher Education fields. Dr. Kasunich served in a variety of capacities over his twenty years in K-12 public education. His positions included high school teacher, principal, assistant superintendent and superintendent. Since 2015 Dr.Kasunich has been employed as a Professor of Education at Gwynedd Mercy University. As well as teaching in the Doctoral program at Gwynedd, Dr Kasunich also serves as Dissertation Chair for several doctoral students. In addition to Gwynedd, Dr. Kasunich also serves as Dissertation Chair for several students at North Central University and Walden University. Finally, Dr. Kasunich also is an instructor at LaRoche College’s Lifelong Learning Center, which provides programming for senior citizens. Dr. Kasunich has earned a B.S. in Economics, M.S. in Education, and an EdD in Educational Leadership. All of his degrees are from Duquesne University. Dr. Kasunich lives in Pittsburgh, PA.

Education

2000
Duquesne University (Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania)
Doctor of Education, Instructional Leadership
1994
Duquesne University (Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania)
Master of Education, Educational Studies
1981
Duquesne University (Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania)
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Certifications

2023
Social & Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher, CITI Program, Expiration Date: 2026

Work Experience

2023 - Present
Franklin University, Adjunct Faculty and Doctoral Faculty Advisor
2017 - Present
Walden University, Dissertation Chair
2015 - Present
Gwynedd Mercy University School of Education, Professor
2010 - 2015
Trinity Area School District, Superintendent
2007 - 2010
Blackhawk School District, Superintendent
2006 - 2007
Blackhawk School District, Assistant Superintendent
2003 - 2006
Blackhawk School District, Assistant Principal
2001 - 2002
PA LEARNERS Cyber Charter School, Principal
2000 - 2006
LaRoche College, Adjunct Economics Professor
1998 - 2003
Shaler Area School District, High School Economics Teacher
1996 - 1997
Junior Achievement, Development Director
1992 - 1996
Crawford Fitting Company, Major Account Manager
1986 - 1992
General Electric Corporation, Commercial Products Manager