Sara Walsh, Ed.D.
Professor
Department:Educational Foundations and Leadership
Office:Benthack Hall 205C
Phone:402-375-7121
Email: [email protected]
Dr. Sara Walsh is an education professor at Wayne State College and serves on the Academic Policies Committee. Walsh has implemented the co-teaching during clinical practice model, serves as the contact for this program, and leads the training workshops. She also conducts service-learning projects with Wayne Community, Wayne St. Mary's, Wakefield, Allen, and Emerson-Hubbard elementary students at Ike's Lake.
Before coming to Wayne State, Walsh taught science classes for grades 7-12 at Elgin Public School in Elgin, Neb., for 11 years. She also creates science learning opportunities throughout the year for libraries, child care centers, and local events.
Walsh's research interests include educational psychology, science education, and intrinsic motivation.
Education
Ed.D. Curriculum and Instruction, University of South Dakota, 2018
MSE Curriculum and Instruction, Wayne State College, 2006
B.S. Secondary Education and Biology (minor in chemistry), Briar Cliff University, 2002