Kenneth R. Howey, a senior fellow at the Institute, has had a distinguished career as a scholar and leader in the field of education, particularly in endeavors designed to improve the preparation of teachers. He has written and edited several books addressing issues in teacher and school renewal. Before joining the Institute, Howey was a research professor at the University of Cincinnati's College of Education. He also served on the education faculties at the Universities of Wisconsin-Madison and Milwaukee, the University of Minnesota and The Ohio State University. Over the course of his career, Howey has served as teacher, principal, laboratory-school director, research center director and dean.