Zehra Greenleaf

Zehra Greenleaf is a Practicum Supervisor in the College of Education at the University of Oregon, specializing in Curriculum and Teacher Education. With a 25-year career in Springfield Public Schools, she held roles as a Talented and Gifted Specialist and English Language Development (ELD) teacher. She pioneered initiatives such as Family Bridges and the Spanish Literacy iPod program, emphasizing family engagement to enhance outcomes for English Learners.

Education:

• Master of Science (Curriculum and Instruction - Education of the Gifted), University of Oregon (1987)
• Bachelor of Arts, Art Education, University of Oregon (1975)
• E.S.O.L. Endorsement (2003), Pacific University Reading Endorsement (2001), Oregon State University Add-on Endorsement (1995)

Research & Advocacy: Focuses on family involvement in education, bilingual literacy strategies, and equity in teaching practices. Presented widely on topics such as Storyline Method for ELD Students and Removing Barriers for Family Involvement at national and regional conferences.

Awards:

• 2007 Springfield Alliance for Equity and Respect (SAfER) Human Rights Leadership Award
• 2017 ACE Champion in Education Award Finalist

Advising & Grants: Supervises secondary-level teacher candidates in the UOTeach program, guiding new educators in pedagogical best practices. Collaborated with Springfield School District on professional development sessions like Preparing Students for ELPA21.