Gena is a Language and Literacy professor who serves to understand and evolve the necessary evidence-based practices and continue research in these areas to further assist best practices in our schools. This depth of understanding in literacy and language requires new ideas and flexibility in knowledge and the desire to be a lifelong learner.
Degrees
- EdD, Literacy and Language - National Louis University, NLU; Chicago, IL
- Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction - National Louis University, NLU; Chicago, IL
- Master's Degree in Reading Specialist - National Louis University, NLU; Chicago, IL
Prior Professional and Academic Positions
- Benedictine University 2014 to 2019
- Reading specialist and Lead Reading Teacher - West Chicago SD 33
- Principal Reading Consultant, ISBE
- Teacher, Diamond Lake SD 76
Areas of Research/Expertise
- Curriculum and Instruction in Language and Literacy
- Technology in the literacy classroom
- Formative Assessment
- Language Programs
- Instruction for Multi-linguals