Maria Genest

Maria Genest, Ed.D., is an Assistant Professor in the School of Education at Endicott College, specializing in literacy instruction and teacher preparation. Her work emphasizes effective pedagogical strategies for PK-8 learners and fostering educational partnerships globally.

• Education: Doctor of Education in Language, Literacy, and Culture (University of Pittsburgh, 2016)
• Master of Education in Reading Education (University of Pittsburgh, 2005)
• Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (Boston University, 1998)

Her professional background includes extensive classroom teaching experience across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and Australia, where she taught in a 2nd-grade classroom in Sydney. She is dedicated to collaborating with expert educators and enhancing literacy practices through evidence-based methods.

Teaching areas include foundational reading, literacy methods, early literacy development, and assessment of reading skills. She actively engages in classroom visits and professional collaborations to support educational growth.