Email: Lisa.Vallacchi@centenaryuniversity.edu

Academic Accomplishments

• Ed.D., Educational Leadership, Centenary University
• Ed.S., Educational Administration, South Dakota University
• M.A., Reading, East Stroudsburg University
• B.S., Elementary Education/Psychology, Rowan University

Biography

Dr. Vallacchi has over 25 years of educational experience in various teaching and administrative roles. She has served as an elementary teacher, K-12 reading specialist, interventionist, literacy staff developer, district curriculum coordinator for English language arts, ESL, media, reading and music, literacy coach, curriculum developer and K-8 administrator. She is passionate about cultivating inclusive, caring and culturally responsive environments to meet the needs of the school community.

Area of Greatest Professional Interest

Educational Leadership, Early Childhood Education, Social Emotional Learning, Curriculum and Instruction, Effective Professional Development, Supporting Struggling Readers, Student Centered Instruction, Climate and Culture in Schools and School Security

Short Quote: “Be the Change You Wish to See in the World.”  ~Mahatma Gandhi