Faculty

Ms. Michelle Ciminelli

Visiting Professor
College of Education

Email:  mrcim@niagara.edu
Phone:  (716) 286-8184
Office Location:  Academic Complex, 326B
Office Hours:  Tues 12:30-2:00PM, Wed 8:30-10:00AM, Thurs 9:30-12:00 or by Appointment

Current Research

Teacher decision making in reading instruction; impact of federal policies on teacher instruction and student achievement; students perceptions of reading; culturally responsive teaching practices.

Current Involvement

Niagara Reads contest coordinator; Field Experience and Partnership committee member; member of professional learning communities; active involvement in local church activities.

Educational Background

Ph.D., Reading Education, University at Buffalo-SUNY (anticipated August 2010); M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, University at Maryland-College Park, 1993; B.A., Human Development and Family Studies, Cornell University, 1989.