Education:
Certificate in Pschotherapy and Psychoanalysis, New York University - 2006 (Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis)
Psy.D., New York University - 1990 (Clinical Child/School Psychology)
M.S. in Ed + Advanced Certificate, Brooklyn College - 1982 (School Psychology)
Teacher Certification (nursery-grade 3), Oranim - Haifa University - 1977 (Early Childhood Education)
B.A. (Phi Beta Kappa), Brooklyn College - 1973 (English (+ middle school English teacher certification))
Areas of Expertise:
Korn-Bursztyn is the author of numerous articles on children's narrative, the arts in education and teacher research. She is co-author of Rethinking Multicultural Education: Case Studies in Cultural Transition (Bergin & Garvey, 2002). She is currently working on a book, Young Children and the Arts: Nurturing Imagination and Creativity (Information Age Publishing), and is series editor of Making Sense of Psychology (Greenwood Press).
Books and Publications
Young Children and the Arts: Nurturing Imagination and Creativity. IAP. (Books and Publications: Edited Book) 2012
Making Sense of Psychology series editor. Westport, Conn.: Bergin and Garvey, Greenwood Publishing Group. (Books and Publications: Forthcoming Publications) 2011
"Nurturing Development: Treating Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder." This chapter addresses the social and emotional development of children on the autism spectrum, with particular attention to children who present with features consistent with Asperger's syndrome. (Books and Publications: Chapter) 2010
"Arts and Early Education." Commissioned by The Wallace Foundation. (Books and Publications: Other Article) 2009
"Teacher Research and Special Education." The Praeger Handbook of Special Education. Ed. A. Bursztyn. Westport, Conn.: Praeger Books, Greenwood Press. (Books and Publications: Chapter) 2007
"Crossing Transitional Cultures: Brooklyn College and the Lincoln Center Instutute." Coummunity in the Making: Lincoln Center Institute, the Arts and Teacher Education. New York: Teachers College, Columbia University. (Books and Publications: Chapter) 2005
"Art Education, Critical Thinking and the Arts." Critical Thinking and Learning: An Encyclopedia. Ed. D. Weil. Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press. (Books and Publications: Chapter) 2004
"Run Jane Run: Researching Early Childhood Teacher Practice Frame by Frame." Constructing a Quality School of Education. Eds. J. Kincheloe and A. Bursztyn. New York: Peter Lang. (Books and Publications: Chapter) 2004
"The Arts and School Reform: Case Study of a School in Change." Teaching Artist Journal 1.4: 220-27. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2003
Awards, Honors and Fellowships
PSC-CUNY grant, for "Pedagogy in a Diverse Society." (Grants and Fellowships) 2012
Provost's Committee on Reassigned Time, for work on forthcoming book, Young Children and the Arts: Nurturing Imagination and Creativity. (Grants and Fellowships) 2011
PSC-CUNY grant, for "Diverse Families & Schools." (Grants and Fellowships) 2011
Research Activities
Sought and obtained institutional approval for research project, "Diverse Families and Schools Research Project." 2010
A Qualitative Assessment of the Riverside Church School, commissioned by The Riverside Church, New York. 2008
Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums
"Exploring Childrearing Beliefs and Practices: Implications for School Psychologists in Diverse Settings."
Diverse Families, Schools, and the Challenges of Engagement and Trust Panel. National Association of School Psychologists. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2011
"Intercultural Encounters: Immigrant Communities, Schools and the Social Imagination." American Educational Research Association. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2011
Designed and led doctoral seminar (Ph.D. Program in Urban Education). Area Seminar: The Arts in Education: Imagining Change. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2010
Professional Leadership
Chairwoman, Admissions Committee, Ph.D. Program in Urban Education, CUNY Graduate Center. (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2010
Community Activities
Member, Park Slope Civic Council. 2010
Trustee, Congregation Beth Elohim, Brooklyn, N.Y. 2010
