Luana L Greulich

Luana L Greulich serves as Chair of the School of Education, Associate Professor, and Director of Special Education at Andrews University. With a PhD in Special Education from Florida State University, she brings 34 years of regional experience in Michiana and professional expertise from educational systems across Tennessee, Kentucky, and Florida spanning elementary, special education, behavioral, and college-level contexts.

Her academic foundation includes:

• B.A. in Elementary Education, Purdue University
• M.S. in Special Education, Indiana University
• Ph.D. in Special Education, Florida State University

Dr. Greulich's research program centers on literacy development (reading/writing), Response to Intervention (RtI) implementation, and behavior management strategies within special education frameworks. Her work emphasizes practical applications for inclusive classrooms and evidence-based assessment approaches, reflecting her commitment to improving outcomes for diverse learners through systemic interventions.

Recent scholarly output demonstrates international scope, including 2024 publications on inclusive postsecondary education faculty training and 2022 cross-cultural research on adolescent bullying in Saudi Arabia, highlighting her engagement with global educational challenges.

No specific scientific awards are documented in her current profile.

Her professional trajectory includes significant grant-funded research at Florida State University's Reading Research Center. She actively contributes to the field through presentations at major conferences including PCRC, CEC, SSSR, and IDA, where she shares findings on special education practices and literacy interventions.

As Director of Special Education, Dr. Greulich leads program development within Andrews University's School of Education, fostering collaborative initiatives that integrate her research expertise with practical educator preparation and K-12 partnership programs.