Denise Glasgow

Dr. Denise Glasgow serves as Associate Professor and Assistant Chair of the Division of Educational Leadership within Concordia University Chicago's College of Education. She leads the Teacher Leadership Program and teaches in Principal Preparation and Superintendent Preparation Programs, preparing future educational administrators through evidence-based practices.

Her academic credentials include a Post-Doctoral MSEd in Education & Social Policy from Northwestern University and multiple advanced degrees from Northern Illinois University:

• EdD in Educational Leadership
• MSEd in Educational Leadership
• MSEd in Curriculum & Instruction
• MSEd in Elementary Education
• BSEd in Elementary Education

Dr. Glasgow's research centers on teacher leadership development, instructional leadership models, curriculum assessment frameworks, school district improvement strategies, and family-community engagement initiatives. Her work addresses critical challenges in urban education, emphasizing practical solutions for teacher retention, social-emotional learning implementation, and partnerships supporting diverse learners including children with autism spectrum disorder.

Recent publications (2017-2024) reveal consistent focus on leadership efficacy in K-12 settings, with emerging themes around spirituality's role in administration, characteristics of effective instructional leaders, and community engagement models. Her work predominantly examines urban district challenges through empirical studies on novice teacher retention and social-emotional program impacts.

Professional contributions include frequent presentations at national conferences including IASB/IASA/IASBO Joint Annual Conferences (2018-2024) and ICPEL events, covering topics from teacher career pathways to administrator work-life balance. As Program Leader for Teacher Leadership, she mentors aspiring administrators while advancing community initiatives like the Every Family Program for autism support.