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Gena Lewis serves as Associate Professor in the Literacy Department of the College of Education at Concordia University Chicago. Her academic foundation includes advanced degrees from National Louis University in Literacy and Language, Curriculum and Instruction, and Reading Specialist certification.
Her educational qualifications are:
- EdD in Literacy and Language - National Louis University
- Master's in Curriculum and Instruction - National Louis University
- Master's in Reading Specialist - National Louis University
Professor Lewis specializes in evolving evidence-based literacy practices through research in Language and Literacy, Technology Integration, and Multilingual Education. Her work emphasizes lifelong learning, flexibility in knowledge application, and developing innovative approaches for classroom implementation. She focuses on practical solutions for formative assessment challenges and language program development.
Analysis of her publications (2015-2019) reveals a clear research trajectory: early work established foundations in bilingual Response to Intervention models, while recent publications examine technology integration frameworks and collaborative curriculum design. The 2019 study demonstrates systemic approaches to standards-based instruction, the 2018 work explores taxonomy-technology synergies, and the 2015 research provides empirical evidence for bilingual literacy interventions.
Prior to her current position, she held significant roles including Reading Specialist at West Chicago SD 33, Principal Reading Consultant for ISBE, and faculty at Benedictine University (2014-2019). Her conference presentations at ACCA Pedagogy Symposia and Illinois Reading Council events demonstrate active engagement with educational communities.
