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Keely Baronak, EdD, is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Education and Liberal Studies at Carlow University. She has over a decade of experience in K-12 education, specializing in early childhood and special education. Her work focuses on literacy development, dyslexia support, teacher diversification, and inclusive curricula.
- Education: EdD in Special Education & Leadership (West Virginia University), MS in Special Education (Old Dominion University), BA in Education (Bethany College)
Her research emphasizes rural educator development, structured literacy programs, and innovative partnerships in higher education. She leads major initiatives like the 'Para2Teacher Pipeline' and the 'Sister Mary Hickey Educator Project.'
Dr. Baronak serves on boards for Literacy Pittsburgh, A+ Schools, and Blessed Be Educators. She advocates for social justice through education, integrating equity-focused practices into curricula. Her grants include a $12M Anonymous Foundation grant for early childhood apprenticeships and multiple diversification projects totaling over $500K.
