Lisa A Peluso

Lisa A. Peluso is an Assistant Professor of Education at Molloy College, specializing in teacher preparation, social justice in education, and multicultural pedagogy. She holds a B.A. in Italian Language and Literature, an M.A. in Applied Linguistics, an M.S. in Education, and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership for Diverse Learning Communities from CUNY Queens College and Molloy College.

• Education:
• B.A. Italian Language and Literature, CUNY Queens College
• M.A. Applied Linguistics, CUNY Queens College
• M.S. Education
• Ed.D. Educational Leadership for Diverse Learning Communities, Molloy College

Her research focuses on social-emotional justice, Catholic education, and equitable teaching practices for linguistically diverse and socio-economically disadvantaged students. She has presented at conferences on topics like AI in education, math workshop models, and classroom management for diverse populations.

Key awards include the Molloy College Doctoral Program Legacy Award (2024) and Queens College Honors for her M.A. in Applied Linguistics. She is an active member of organizations such as the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, American Educational Research Association, and TESOL.