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Marie Leahy is an Associate Professor of Education and Chair of Undergraduate Education at Chestnut Hill College, where she plays a key role in shaping curriculum and teacher preparation programs. She holds an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership K-12 from Widener University, with expertise in curriculum, instruction, and staff development.
Educational Background:
- B.A. in Economics & Business Administration, Ursinus College (1987)
- B.A. in Philosophy & Religion, Ursinus College (1987)
- M.Ed. in Multicultural Education, Eastern University (2002)
- Ed.D. in Educational Leadership K-12: Curriculum, Instruction, and Staff Development, Widener University (2013)
Her research focuses on trauma-informed teaching, classroom management, multicultural education, and literacy, with a particular interest in how parental mental illness affects student achievement. She also explores diversity in children’s literature and early reading development.
The available publications reflect a strong commitment to educational equity, student well-being, and inclusive pedagogy. Her work bridges psychological insights with classroom practice, emphasizing supportive learning environments for at-risk students.
Professional Memberships and Honors:
- Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education
- Phi Kappa Phi, All-Discipline Academic Honor Society
- Omicron Delta Kappa, National Leadership Honor Society
Marie Leahy advises curriculum development and mentors future educators through her teaching of the Student Teaching Seminar and Middle Level Writing Methods/Assessment. She has served as a curriculum coordinator and mentor teacher during her 25 years as a classroom educator. She currently contributes to K–12 education beyond the college by serving on the Board of Limited Jurisdiction at Our Mother of Consolation School in Philadelphia.
She is affiliated with professional organizations that recognize excellence in education, leadership, and interdisciplinary scholarship. No specific grants or funded research projects are mentioned in the text.
