Michelle Gierach

Michelle Gierach serves as an Associate Professor of Nursing and Assistant Director of the Nurse Educator Program within the School of Health Professions' Nursing Program. Holding credentials as a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Registered Nurse (RN), and Certified Nurse Educator (CNE), she bridges academic leadership with clinical expertise in nursing education.

Her research focuses on advancing pedagogical frameworks for nurse educator preparation, with emphasis on:

• Competency-based training methodologies
• Clinical simulation integration
• Interprofessional education models
• Diverse learning environment adaptation

Dr. Gierach's administrative role drives curriculum innovation for developing future nursing faculty, addressing critical workforce development needs in healthcare education through evidence-based program design.