Dr. Lazich is a faculty member in the College of Graduate Studies as an assistant professor in the Department of Literacy and Early Childhood Education.

She teaches several graduate courses in literacy education. Dr. Lazich works closely with Concordia University partner, Chicagoland Lutheran Educational Foundation, in their work with Lutheran schools.

Degrees

  • PhD - DePaul University; Chicago, IL
  • MEd - DePaul University; Chicago, IL
  • BS - Northern Illinois University; DeKalb, IL

Academic and Professional Highlights

Invited Panels

  • Ahead of the Curve - Job Searching Tips for College of Education Students, DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois, 2015.
  •  Beyond Structure – Understanding Best Practices in Classroom Management, DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois, 2015.

Publications:

  • Lazich, S. & Hendricks, D. (2019) Going for the Gold: CLEF Medallion Program. Lutheran Education Journal. 155(3), 46-52.

  • Lazich, S. (2018). Empowering Community Partners. Lutheran Education Journal. 80, 90-91. 

Presentations:

  • “Phonemic Awareness: Examining and Deepening Teachers’ Perceptions, Knowledge and Skills through a School Network-University Partnership” Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers (ALER), Corpus Christi, TX. November 7-9, 2019.

  • “Navigating the Path of Instructional Coaching: A Framework for Supporting Literacy Growth Through a School Network and University Partnership” Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers (ALER), Corpus Christi, TX. November 7-9, 2019.

  • “Phonemic Awareness Made Simple” Concordia University Chicago’s 43rd Annual Early Childhood Conference. River Forest, IL. August 2, 2019.

  • “Online Practicum: Effective Practices to Engage & Motivate Adult Learners and Increase Purposeful and Intentional Practices” with Kari Pawl, Ed.D. and Veronica Richard, Ph.D. Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers (ALER), Louisville, KY. November 8-10, 2018.

  • “Scholarly Writing for Graduate Students” with Veronica Richard, Ph.D. and Sandra Doering, Ed.D. Concordia University Chicago’s Adjunct Faculty Enrichment (CAFÉ). River Forest, IL. August 18, 2019.

  • "Jumping into Multiliteracies: Engaging Urban Elementary Students in Exploring the World" with Dara Soljaga, Ph.D., Simeon Stumme, Ph.D. & Kari Pawl Ed.D. Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers (ALER), St. Petersburg,FL. November 3-6, 2017.

  • "Literacy Coaching: A Project Based Perspective to Literacy & Language Learning" with Dara Soljaga, Ph.D. & Simeon Stumme, Ph.D. Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers (ALER), St. Petersburg,FL. November 3-5, 2017.

  • "Literacy Coaching: Establishing Relationships & Monitoring Teacher Growth Through LLINK" with Dara Soljaga, Ph.D., Simeon Stumme, Ph.D. & Veronica Richard, Ph.D. Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers (ALER), Myrtle Beach, SC November 4-6, 2016.