Catherine Haerr

Catherine Haerr serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor and Coordinator of Middle Childhood Education within the Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry at Miami University.

Her educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Educational Administration and Curriculum, Miami University
• M.Ed. in Elementary Education, Miami University
• B.S. in Elementary Education, University of Cincinnati

Dr. Haerr specializes in middle childhood teacher preparation with concentrated expertise in literacy development and language education. Her work bridges curriculum theory and classroom practice, focusing on evidence-based instructional strategies for diverse learners in grades 4-9. She actively shapes educational policy through program coordination while maintaining strong connections to K-12 school partnerships across Ohio.

Her research examines literacy interventions in multilingual classrooms and the integration of educational administration principles into teacher training curricula. Current initiatives emphasize culturally responsive pedagogy and assessment design for middle childhood educators, with particular attention to supporting students with learning differences in inclusive settings.