Peggy Novak

Peggy Novak serves as an Adjunct Instructor in the Early Childhood Education department at the University of Northwestern - St. Paul, where she teaches and supervises undergraduate students.

Her educational qualifications:

• Ed.D. in K-12 Leadership, St. Mary's University (dissertation on preschoolers' scientific inquiry practices)
• M.A. in Early Childhood Education, Concordia University, St. Paul

Dr. Novak's research centers on early childhood science education and leadership, specifically examining how preschoolers engage in scientific inquiry. Her work bridges theoretical leadership frameworks with practical classroom applications in early childhood settings.

With extensive experience as an early childhood educator in Early Childhood Family Education programs, she integrates real-world teaching insights into her academic instruction.