Cherie Aldrich

Cherie Aldrich is an Assistant Professor at Gardner-Webb University's College of Education with 25+ years of K-12 experience as teacher, reading specialist, and administrator. She holds National Board Certification in 9-12 ELA and completed her doctorate in K-12 Educational Leadership at UNC-Wilmington.

Educational background includes B.A. in Elementary Education and M.A. in Curriculum/Instruction from UNC-Greensboro, plus M.A. in School Administration from NC State and Ed.S. in Educational Leadership from Appalachian State.

Research expertise encompasses qualitative/mixed methods, teacher leadership development, school culture analysis, and program evaluation, with global conference presentations on educational innovation.