Christian Legler, Ph.D.
Special Projects Manager and Coordinator for the Special Education MSE and Teaching MAT programs
Department:School of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Office:Benthack Hall 111C
Phone:402-375-7379
Email: [email protected]
Christian Legler, Ph.D. is currently serving as Special Projects Manager before returning to his role as an education professor in August. He is a member of the Teaching and Learning Technology Committee and the Professional Progress Committee, and he serves as the Education Career Pathways Faculty Liaison.
Dr. Legler is also an active member of the Association of Teacher Educators and the Rotary Club of Wayne.
Before joining Wayne State College in 2017, Dr. Legler spent eight years in the nonprofit sector before transitioning to education. He then taught science and social studies for eight years at William M. Raines High School in Jacksonville, Fla.
Education
Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction, University of Florida, 2017
M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, University of Florida, 2013
B.S. Recreation, University of Florida, 1997
Academic Interests
Dr. Legler’s research focuses on mentoring and the integration of technology in teacher preparation and professional development. His recent work explores Wayne State College’s education career pathway partnership programs. He has presented his research at multiple state and national conferences, contributing to the advancement of teacher education.