Elizabeth Testa
Assistant Professor
Campus:
Kent
Office Location:
401N White Hall
Biography
Elizabeth “Lisa” Testa is an assistant professor in the School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies at Kent State University. She teaches both undergraduate and graduate coursework on teaching and learning, as well as courses in English education and literacy. She works closely with many local K-12 partners, providing opportunities for pre-service teachers to gain clinical field experiences in secondary schools. Her research interests include studying teacher education and pre-service teachers’ conceptions of teaching writing.
Education
Ph.D. in Secondary Education with an emphasis in Literacy and English Education, The University of Akron, M.S. Ed. in Secondary Education with an emphasis in Literacy and English Education, The University of Akron, B.A. in English with a minor in Writing, Kent State University
Expertise
Teacher education and pre-service teachers’ conceptions of teaching writing
Research Methods
Qualitative
Awards/Achievements
- 2018 Director’s Award for Juvenile Court programming, Ohio Department of Youth Services
