Teri Marsicek

Teri Marsicek, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Education at Alverno College, where she has taught since 2013. She also serves as Director of Advanced Education Licensure Programs and founded the Milwaukee Literacy Cooperative in 2017 to address literacy challenges.

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (University of Wisconsin-Madison), Master of Arts in Reading Education (Alverno College), Doctorate in Literacy (St. John’s University)

Marsicek specializes in literacy education, with a focus on early childhood reading development and intervention strategies. Her work bridges classroom practice, teacher training, and community engagement, particularly in urban and international settings like her year teaching English in Ethiopia.

Professional memberships include the Wisconsin State Reading Association and the Reading Recovery Council of North America, reflecting her commitment to advancing literacy instruction frameworks.