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Presence Current · Arkansas
Last published 2022
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Deborah Kuster

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Researcher

Also affiliated: Conway School of Landscape Design (2005–2017)

Faculty Researcher

4 h-index 16 pubs 91 cited

Biography and Research Information

OverviewAI-generated summary

Deborah Kuster's research has focused on the intersection of education and personal narrative, specifically examining the experiences of individuals who transition between different professional roles. Her recent publication, "Once a teacher always a teacher: The stories of two art educators who left public schools" (2022), explores the lasting impact of teaching careers on individuals even after they move to other fields. Kuster's work contributes to the broader understanding of career trajectories and the enduring influence of educational backgrounds on personal and professional identity. Her scholarship metrics indicate a consistent output of research, with an h-index of 4 and 16 total publications, attracting 91 citations. She has also collaborated with Jeff Young at the University of Central Arkansas on shared publications, indicating active engagement within her academic community.

Metrics

  • h-index: 4
  • Publications: 16
  • Citations: 91

Selected Publications

  • Once a teacher always a teacher: The stories of two art educators who left public schools (2022)
    Teaching and Teacher Education 3 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Finding the Right Fit: Three Art Teachers Discover Their Mentorship Style (2017)
    Art Education 2 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Take Five: Fifth-Year Art Teachers’ Maturing Understanding of Curriculum (2015)
    Studies in Art Education 4 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Novice Art Teachers: Navigating Through the First Year (2010)
    Visual Arts Research 5 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • How Do Novice Art Teachers Define and Implement Meaningful Curriculum? (2010)
    Studies in Art Education 28 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Novice Art Teachers: Navigating Through the First Year (2010)
    Visual Arts Research 30 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Back to the Basics: <i>Multicultural Theories Revisited and Put into Practice</i> (2006)
    Art Education 14 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Home is Where Art Begins: The Works of Clyde Connell (2005)
    Art Education 1 citation DOI OpenAlex

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