Darlene Castelli

Darlene Castelli serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Educational Studies at Saint Louis University's School of Education. She holds an M.A. from the University of Missouri - St. Louis and a B.S. from Southeast Missouri State University.

• M.A., University of Missouri - St. Louis
• B.S., Southeast Missouri State University

Her research and practice focuses on disciplinary literacy assessment and intervention strategies for secondary students, as well as integrating literacy and language arts into broader curricula. She has extensive professional experience including roles as Co-Founder of LPD Connections, Senior Professional Coach, Lead Site Visitor, and Consultant. Notably, she co-designed CoachEd and contributed as a Book Editor.

Castelli's career spans roles such as Enrichment Teacher, Reading Specialist, First Grade Teacher, and Literacy Coach, reflecting her deep engagement with K-12 educational practices. Though no specific grants or labs are listed, her professional work emphasizes practical applications of literacy education theories.