Higher education executive · Scholar · Partnership builder
Leading change. Expanding possibility.
Connecting higher education, public policy, and communities to strengthen pathways and expand opportunity.
Kutztown University
- $8.7M+
- Across three selected awards led as PI
- Nearly 100
- Publications
- 5
- Books
- 200+
- Presentations
Leadership
Leadership that connects systems and people.
Higher Education Strategy
College-wide leadership in programs, enrollment, resources, and partnerships.
State & National Leadership
Advancing educator workforce initiatives, policy, and professional standards.
Access & Opportunity
Expanding early college, dual credit, and education-to-workforce pathways.
PASSHE UPrepared Summit · 120 participants · Statewide collaboration
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Leadership making headlines.
Kutztown University gets $2.2 million in federal grants.
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Early College Academy Graduates Second Cohort, Expands by 38%.
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KU launches tuition-free special education certification program.
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Tuition-free college credits expand opportunities for Pennsylvania high school students.
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68 high school students celebrate earning college credits in KU dual enrollment program.
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Research that informs leadership.
Journal Article
Enhancing democracy through P-20 school-university partnerships in teacher education: Implications for educational leaders
Democracy & Education · 2024
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Understanding Professional Development Schools as P–20 partnerships: A systematic review of PDS descriptions, 2008–2022
Review of Educational Research · 2026
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The importance of standards for clinical experiences: Promoting excellence in teacher preparation
Action in Teacher Education · 2025
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About
A career built on collaboration and impact.
From classroom educator to college dean, Rebecca brings a cross-sector perspective to institutional strategy, educator development, and community partnerships.
2024 Distinguished Research Award · AERA Supervision and Instructional Leadership SIG
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Rooted in community.
Focused on possibility.
Kutztown University