Dana Kaminski, Ph.D.
Internship Coordinator,
Department of Leadership and Administration
Dr. Dana Kaminski currently serves as principal of Brooks School Elementary in Fishers, Indiana. He has served for 16 years as a school administrator and 21 years in elementary education. He has experience working with diverse populations, building community connections, and successfully integrating technology to support learning.
Dr. Kaminski’s school, Brooks School Elementary, has pioneered several advancements including a 1:1 tech environment and application-driven classrooms. From kindergarten onward, students are expected to collaborate and design solutions to real-world problems. The school has been recognized as a high-performing four-star school by the state of Indiana eight times since it opened in 2003.
Education
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Doctorate in Elementary Education
Ball State University -
Master's in Curriculum & Instruction
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs -
Bachelor's in Elementary Education
Purdue University
Research Interests
- Educational leadership
- Equity and Social Justice
- Project-Based Learning
- Professional Learning Communities