Susan Finelli-Genovese

Dr. Susan Finelli-Genovese is a Professor of Educational Technology at Baldwin Wallace University, coordinating the Online Instruction and Blended Learning Certificate program. She received the 2020 Strosacker Award for Excellence in Teaching and serves as a BW Faculty Center Fellow.

Her educational background includes:

• Ed.D., Walden University
• MAEd, Baldwin Wallace University

Her research focuses on educational technology integration to empower future educators and enhance student achievement. She develops tech-integrated curricula and explores how digital tools foster engagement in chaotic learning environments, while her literary work addresses youth resilience through educational psychology frameworks.

Awards and recognition:

• Strosacker Award for Excellence in Teaching (2020)
• BW Faculty Center Fellow
• Mom's Book Choice Award (six books)

She actively mentors student groups as an instructional coach and founded Life Books, LLC—an entrepreneurial venture producing award-winning inspirational books, eBooks, workshops, and technology-enhanced curricula that bridge educational theory with practical classroom applications.