Janet Lear

Janet Lear is an Assistant Lecturer in the School of Teacher Education at the University of Wyoming's College of Education. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (2017), M.A. in Education (1998), and B.S. in Elementary Education (1990). Her research focuses on teacher preparation policy, funding mechanisms, and literacy leadership in high-need schools. She has extensive experience in K-12 education, including roles as a teacher, reading specialist, and ESL coordinator. Professional roles include educator development specialist at the Colorado Department of Education and adjunct/clinical faculty positions at multiple universities.

• Education:
• Ph.D., University of Denver (2017)
• M.A., University of California, Berkeley (1998)
• B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison (1990)
• Research Interests:
• Educational policy and teacher preparation
• Beginning teachers' experiences
• Literacy leadership in urban schools
• Principal knowledge assessment in reading
• Awards:
• Outstanding Instructor of the Year (UNM, 201X)
• International Dyslexia Association Leadership Award (201X)
• Teaching:
• EDST 3100: Teacher as Practitioner
• EDCI 5560: Seminar in Assessment