Susan Donnellan

Susan Donnellan serves as an Associate Professor in the Education Department at Framingham State University, bringing extensive practical experience from her prior roles as a kindergarten teacher, special educator, and academic tutor to her academic work.

Her educational background includes:

• Ed.D. in Curriculum, Teaching, Learning, and Leadership from Northeastern University
• M.Ed. in Special Education from Framingham State University
• B.S. in Early Childhood Education from Framingham State University

Dr. Donnellan's research critically examines teacher preparation frameworks, classroom management strategies, and mentoring practices within educator development programs. Her work emphasizes practical applications for improving pedagogical effectiveness in diverse educational settings, particularly focusing on emergent literacy, reading instruction, social studies pedagogy, and special education methodologies.

Her professional service integrates closely with her research through active mentoring of pre-service teachers and curriculum development initiatives. Beyond academia, Dr. Donnellan contributes to community welfare through volunteer work crocheting blankets for children in local hospitals.