Pennsylvania Western University’s Education Department has a rich history of excellence in teaching, consistently setting the standard for teacher preparation across the nation. For more than 170 years, we have been shaping the next generation of educators, helping them gain the necessary knowledge and skills to make a profound impact and stay ahead of the evolving educational landscape.

 Earn your degree from a program that leads the way in many areas, including:

  • One of the first early childhood education programs in the state to implement a full-year teacher residenc
  • Innovate prek-12 special education programs with embedded classroom experiences
  • A variety of pathways to certification to impact students and the community

We emphasize both coursework and practical experience. Our Education programs provide unique opportunities to work with students in urban and rural settings, with students with special needs, with non-native English-speaking students overseas, and to conduct and present research at state and national conferences.

Join us at PennWest, where you will be immersed in learning and teaching experiences from the beginning to help shape the next generation of thinkers.

Meet Our Department Chairs

Michael Perrotti

Michael Perrotti
Department Chair
California Campus
perrotti@pennwest.edu
724-938-5678

Kristina Bodamer

Kristina Bodamer
Assistant Chair
Edinboro Campus
kbodamer@pennwest.edu
814-732-1324

Meghan Ferraro

Meghan Ferraro
Assistant Chair
Clarion Campus
ferrarom@pennwest.edu
814-393-2915

 

Jesse Haight

Jesse Haight
Assistant Chair
Clarion Campus
jhaight@pennwest.edu
814-393-2385

Cristin Leahy

Cristin Leahy
Assistant Chair
Clarion Campus
cleahy@pennwest.edu
814-393-2516



 

Department Faculty and Staff

 

 

 

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