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    Elizabeth Testa

    Elizabeth Testa

    Associate Professor
    Campus:
    Kent
    Office Location:
    401N
    Contact Information
    Email:
    etesta@kent.edu
    Phone:
    330-672-0647
    Fax:
    330-672-3246

    Biography

    Elizabeth “Lisa” Testa is an associate 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

    Research Methods

    Qualitative

    Awards/Achievements

    • 2018 Director’s Award for Juvenile Court programming, Ohio Department of Youth Services

    Documents

    PDF icon Testa CV 1.2019.pdf
    School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies
    College of Education, Health and Human Services

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