About
Kyle currently works in the Schools Focus area of social work. He teaches several courses and schools based practicum placements. He is currently the Chair of the Schools Focus Committee and in 2023 developed an online version of the course School Social Work Practice with Children, Adolescents, and Families. Kyle also serves as a licensure reviewer for the Indiana Department of Education. Before his career in academia he was employed from 2008 to 2019 as a dually licensed clinical school social worker in or around Perry Township Schools. During that time, he served several different at-risk populations that included students experiencing homelessness, youth in foster care, and students with a mental health diagnosis.
Education
MS
Emphasis/Major: Social Work2008 - Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
BS
Emphasis/Major: Social Work2005 - Indiana University
Research Interests
School Social Work, Habit Formation, Wellness, Self-care
Teaching Interests
School Social Work, Practice
Awards and Honors
- NBA Legacy/Indiana Pacers Live, Learn, and Play Grant
2014 - National Basketball Association and Indiana Pacers
Publications
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Massat, C. R., Evans, L. E., & Walke, K. E. (2022). The role of the consultant in school social work. In Oxford University Press (pp. pp. 123-136).
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Massat, C. R., Dennis, S. R., & Walke, K. E. (2022). Using assessments to design data-driven student and school services. In Oxford University Press (pp. pp. 123-136).
Presentations
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Walke, K. E. (2024). Voices in the Field: School Social Work.
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Pierce, B. J., Walke, K. E., & Blessinger, K. E. (2024). Use of learning circles to improve the education of school social workers and school mental health social workers in Indiana.
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Walke, K. E. (2023). Mental Health.
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Walke, K. E. (2023). Self-care and wellness for school social workers.
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Walke, K. E. (2023). Trauma Informed Care and ACE’s.
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Walke, K. E. (2023). Voices in the Field: School Social Work.
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Walke, K. E. (2023). Sleep Care, Self-care, and Ethics for School Social Workers.
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Walke, K. E. (2022). Indiana School Social Work Licensure.
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Walke, K. E. (2022). Trauma Informed Care and ACE’s.
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Walke, K. E. (2022). Developing a School Social Work Program.
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Walke, K. E. (2022). Ethics and Self-care for School Social Workers.
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Walke, K. E. (2021). The Ethics of Conflict in School Social Work. Indianapolis Public Schools, Indianapolis, IN United States.
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Walke, K. E. (2021). Live Happier and Healthier: The Habits of Self-care.
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Walke, K. E. (2021). The Ethics of Conflict in School Social Work.
Institutional Services
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Committee Chair
2020 - School FocusChair meetings with school focus staff members.
Ensure that school focus curriculum meets Indiana licensing standards. -
Committee Chair
2020 - IU School of Social Work and Indiana Department of EducationEnsure that IU's school focus courses are meeting Indiana licensing standards.
Collaborate with the IU School of Education and the Indiana Department of Education to ensure student service applicants have met the required standards for licensure.
Review, document, and process transcripts and resumes for all student services licensure applicants in the state of Indiana. -
Committee Member
2022 - Applicant Reviewer for BSW Program 2022 -
Committee Member
2022 - Search Committee for Lecturers 2022 -
Committee Member
2021 - Search Committee for Lecturer 2021Served on search committee 2021 -
Committee Member
2021 - Applicant Reviewer for BSW Program 2021 -
Committee Member
2020 - Applicant Reviewer for BSW Program 2020 -
Attendee, Academic Ceremony/Event
2023 - RegattaParticipant -
Attendee, Academic Ceremony/Event
2023 - IUSSW Graduation Ceremony -
Task Force Member
2023 - Mental Health in Schools Partnership -
Attendee, Academic Ceremony/Event
2022 - Marshall, IUSSW MSW Recognition Ceremony -
Organizer/Coordinator
2020 - Lead Faculty S614 -
Committee Member
2019 - MSW Curriculum Committee -
Attendee, Academic Ceremony/Event
2022 - IUPUI Top 100 Outstanding Students Ceremony -
Organizer/Coordinator
2020 - Lead Faculty S616
Licensure
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Licensed School Social Worker
Indiana Department of EducationSchool social work -
LCSW
IPLALicensed Clinical Social Worker
Memberships
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Indiana School Social Work Association
2008 to Present
Professional Services
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Committee Chair
2022 to Present - School Social Work Licensure Committee Co-Chair, Indiana Department of Education -
Committee Member
2020 to 2021 - Ball State University Lilly Advisory Committee -
Board of Directors
2012 to 2015 - Board Member, Legislative Chair for the Indiana School Social Workers Association -
Board of Directors
2011 to 2014 - Board Member, IU School of Social Work Alumni Association
Public Services
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Volunteer
2021 to 2022 - Marion County Liaison w/Dept. of Child Services, Hands of Hope