Assistant Professor of Education
Chair of Graduate Education
St. Joseph Hall, 4th Floor, East Wing, SJ467
215.242.7731
Educational Background:
- Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Widener University
- M.A., Education, West Chester University
- B.S., Education of the Exceptional Child, Pennsylvania State University
- English as a Second Language Specialist Endorsement
- Supervision of Curriculum and Instruction, Millersville University
- Supervision of Special Education
Courses Taught:
- Theory and Pedagogy in Special Education
- Reading for All Learners
- Foundations of English Language Learners
- Educational Methods Coursework
Scholarly Interests:
- Investigation and support of impact of prematurity on child development (Lily’s Hope Foundation)
- Gifted Education and Enrichment (National Institute for the Gifted)
- Special Education Assessment and Accountability
Awards:
Grant Recipient- PDE/ Lancaster School District/Widener University Partnership Initiative Funding Leadership Scholarship
Selected Publications:
“A Mixed Methods Study of Reading Preparedness of Novice Special Education Teachers,” August, 2016
Selected Presentations and Workshops:
Increasing Collaboration between ESL and General Educators Using MTSS Framework, Assistive Technology Expo, Pennsylvania Association of Colleges of Teacher Education Conference
