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Catherine Zeisner

Catherine Zeisner is a child-free, Canadian, and scholar-practitioner now a university professor in the United States. Catherine is a former PK-12 teacher and administrator now associate professor and chair of the educational administration department at Heritage University in Toppenish, Washington. As the director of a principal certification program, Catherine is dedicated to ensuring schools are led by transformational, passionate, and empathic leaders. While Catherine has not been a “parent” in the traditional sense, she has demonstrated throughout her career that all “kids” under her care feel loved, safe, and can thrive.

Publications

Experiences of Child-Free PK-16 Educators: Bias, Perspectives, and Assumptions
Experiences of Child-Free PK-16 Educators: Bias, Perspectives, and Assumptions
Catherine Zeisner. © 2025. 312 pages.
The educational sector has made great strides in shifting gender expectations while pushing back against bias and stereotypes. However, a significant bias presents itself against...