Katrena Leininger

Katrena Leininger, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor and Department Chair in the Teaching and Learning Leadership, Literacy, and Social Foundations department at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. She holds a Ph.D. in Reading Education from Texas Women's University (2018), an M.S. in Literacy & Language from Purdue University (2000), and a B.S. in Elementary Education from Texas Tech University (1990). With 25 years of experience in Literacy Education, her career spans elementary and bilingual education, early literacy intervention, literacy coaching, and teacher education at K-12, undergraduate, and graduate levels.

Her research focuses on early literacy acquisition, writing development and instruction, and teacher learning. Dr. Leininger emphasizes collaborative, embedded professional development to enhance teachers' understanding of writing practices. She is a trained Reading Recovery Teacher Leader with experience at Purdue University.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided information. Her work emphasizes teacher development and literacy practices, reflecting her extensive PK-12 experience (20 years) and leadership in educational initiatives.