Stephanie Savick

Dr. Stephanie Savick is a Professor in the School of Education at Notre Dame of Maryland University. She specializes in educational leadership, equity, and school-university partnerships. Her roles include overseeing the Leadership in Teaching: Culturally Proficient Leadership program and serving as Professional Development School (PDS) Coordinator. She holds a Ph.D. in Instructional Leadership (2009), an M.A. in Leadership in Teaching (1999), and a B.A. in English/Secondary Education (1992), all from Notre Dame of Maryland University.

Her research focuses on cultural competence in education, social justice, and the impact of PDS partnerships on student and teacher development. She is certified in tools like the Emotional Intelligence Inventory (EQ-i 2.0) and Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI). Dr. Savick actively participates in institutional committees, including Promotion and Tenure, and chairs doctoral committees. She collaborates with local schools like Western High School (Baltimore City) and Woodlawn High School (Baltimore County).

Her recent work emphasizes adaptive leadership for equity, integrating social-emotional learning, and community school models to address Title I challenges. She has presented at AERA, AACTE, and NAPDS conferences, advocating for culturally responsive practices and equity literacy in PDS networks.

• Awards: Mullan Distinguished Teacher Award (2018), Faculty Service Learning Award (2018), Mission Advancement Grant (2014).
• Advising & Grants: Chairs doctoral committees, coordinates PDS initiatives, and leads grant-funded projects on equity and well-being in education.
• Labs/Teams: PDS Coordinator role integrates her work with university and K-12 partnerships, fostering collaborative research and training programs.