Polly Manske

Polly Manske is a Teaching Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) School of Education since 2023. She previously served as an Assistant Professor at Morningside University (2021-2023) and Marian University (2016-2021). Her career spans diverse educational roles including school business management, literacy intervention, and educational consulting.

• Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction Leadership, Marian University (2021)
• M.S. in Literacy Education, Concordia University (2011)
• B.S. in Business Finance, UW-Oshkosh (2000)

Manske's research focuses on inclusivity in education, with particular emphasis on literacy education and competency-based education models. She advocates for dynamic, individualized programming to address diverse learner needs in modern educational environments.

Manske has presented on faculty experiences with competency-based education models at conferences like the Competency-Based Education Network (2022). Her professional work reflects engagement with initiatives like KDP faculty advising and memberships in organizations such as the Wisconsin State Reading Association.