Laura Eisemann

Dr. Laura Eisemann serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Education within Immaculata University's Division of Education, where she has held a full-time faculty position since August 2021 after previously working as an adjunct professor. With over 15 years of higher education experience, she also served as a full-time Analyst Consultant for Pennsylvania’s Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN), providing statewide training and consultation to school districts.

Her academic credentials include:

• Doctor of Education in Leadership in Special Education from Gwynedd Mercy University
• Master of Science in Education from Gwynedd Mercy University
• Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience/Psychology from King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Dr. Eisemann's research integrates special education, educational leadership, and applied behavior analysis, with concentrated focus on transition planning mentorship and evidence-based teacher preparation. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical classroom applications, particularly in developing pre-service educators' competencies for special education contexts through structured research mentorship and curriculum design.

Her publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to teacher education methodology, particularly in special education transition services, with recent work examining pre-service teacher preparation frameworks. These studies collectively advance understanding of pedagogical approaches for inclusive education environments and special education policy implementation.

She has received significant recognition through the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Bureau of Special Education Performance Grant for Developing Future Special Educators, awarded in consecutive cycles:

• 2022 Performance Grant for Developing Future Special Educators
• 2024 Performance Grant for Developing Future Special Educators

Dr. Eisemann actively mentors undergraduate researchers in special education transition planning projects and provides comprehensive dissertation guidance to doctoral students. Her scholarly impact extends through presentations at the National Autism Conference and PAC-TE Teacher Education Assembly, reflecting her commitment to advancing evidence-based practices in special education through both research dissemination and direct educator development.