Stephanie Edgren, M.A.

Instructor | Elementary Education / Reading Specialist

Stephanie Edgren joined the Education Division faculty at William Penn University in August 2021 after a diverse teaching career that spanned over 25 years and 3 states: Massachusetts, Florida, and Iowa. Having taught at the elementary and middle school level, as well as having supported students and teachers as an Instructional Coach, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her students. As a lifelong learner, she spends a great deal of time reading and participating in professional development opportunities to stay up to date with research-based instructional practices. While she loves all aspects of education, her passion and area of professional specialization is literacy.

Stephanie strives to create engaging learning experiences that meet the needs of undergraduate and non-traditional students alike. She believes developing positive relationships with students is at the heart of teaching. Stephanie feels blessed to be able to support students as they work toward achieving their goal of becoming effective educators.

Outside of teaching Stephanie enjoys spending time with her husband and son on the family farm, reading, taking walks with her dogs, and listening to music.

Education

• M.A. Education, Viterbo University
• B.S. Early Childhood Education, Fitchburg State College
• K-12 Reading Specialist
• K-8 Reading Endorsement

Organizations

Additional

• EDUC 100 Introduction to Education
• EDUC 203 Foundations of Reading
• EDUC 223 Adolescent Literature
• EDUC 265 Children's Literature
• EDUC 360 Diagnosis and Treatment of Reading Difficulties
• EDUC 365 Human Relations for Teachers
• EDUC 370 Teaching of Reading
• EDUC 373 Literacy Field Experience
• EDUC 375 Reading Practicum