Simone Schlichting-Artur

Dr. Simone Schlichting-Artur is a Lecturer in German at The Joseph H. Lauder Institute, University of Pennsylvania. She holds an EdD in Educational Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania (2009) and an MS in Science, Technology and Society from Drexel University (2003), where she also teaches German in the Department of Global Studies and Modern Languages.

Her research focuses on multicultural literature, identity dynamics in globalized work environments, conflict resolution strategies in multicultural settings, and reflective practice as a tool for intercultural communication. These themes are explored in her 2009 book, Learning to Listen, which examines leadership strategies for fostering multiculturalism in educational administrative environments.

No academic awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the text. Her professional narrative emphasizes teaching and research at both the Lauder Institute and Drexel University, with a focus on bridging cultural divides in educational and organizational contexts.