Research Interests
teacher researchteacher leadershipteacher professional learningsocial studies education
Opportunities
Work Study Positions Available: No
Grant Funded Positions Available: No
Course-Credit Research Opportunities Available: No
Volunteer Research Positions Available: No
Biography
Prior to joining West Chester University faculty in 2004, Dr. Heather Leaman spent eleven years teaching sixth grade in a Pennsylvania public school. Her research interests include teacher research/practitioner inquiry, teacher professional learning/development, teacher leadership, and social studies education in grades K–8. At West Chester University Dr. Leaman typically teaches undergraduate social studies methods. She coordinates the M.Ed. in Applied Studies in Teaching & Learning program, and the Teacher Leadership certificate/PDE ensorsement. She also teaches The Reflective Teacher, Teachers as Leaders, and Teacher as Classroom Researcher in the M.Ed. and Teacher Leadership programs.
