About RetainingTeachers.com
RetainingTeachers contains a listing of articles about teacher turnover. This work began during the writing of a dissertation entitled Beginning science teachers’ perspectives of administrator support.
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About Layne P. Heiny (twitter: lph)
Layne P. Heiny earned his doctorate from the University of Phoenix, School of Advanced Studies in 2009. His interests include the behaviors and interactions of new teachers.
Education
Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership, University of Phoenix, Online (2009).
California Teaching Credential: Biology and Chemistry, California State University, Los Angeles (2004).
Master of Science: Biochemistry, Ohio State University (1987).
Bachelor of Science: Biology and Chemistry, University of LaVerne (1983).
Publications
Dissertation: Beginning science teachers’ perspectives of administrator support
King, M. M., & Heiny, L. P. (1987). Chemical modification of the calmodulin-stimulated phosphatase, calcineurin, by phenylglyoxal. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 262(22), 10658-10662.
Teaching Experience
Science teacher, Antelope Valley High School, Lancaster, CA, 2011 to Present
- Science Department Chair, 2011 to Present
- Instructional coach
- BTSA support provider
- Intern coach
- Courses taught: Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering
Science teacher, Knight High School, Palmdale, CA, 2005 to 2011
- Science Department Chair, 2006 to 2011
- WASC group leader
- Instructional coach
- Intern coach
- Courses taught: Chemistry, biology, life science, and earth science summer school
Science teacher, Hamilton High School, Los Angeles, CA, 2000-2005.
- Courses taught: Biology, Honors Biology, AP Biology, Integrated Coordinated Sciences I & II
