Dr. Cherie Crosby-Weeks

Dr. Cherie Crosby-Weeks

Professor and Program Director of Teacher Education Programs

 

Hometown:

Dayton, Ohio

Education:

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Education, K-12 Studies in Education with Distinction, 3.917, Capella University
  • Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction and Adult Education, University of Phoenix
  • Bachelor of Science Elementary Education and Early Childhood, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA
  • Instructional I-Pennsylvania Certification, Elementary Education,1995
  • Instructional I-Pennsylvania Certification, Early Childhood Education,1995
  • Canvas Certified Educator HE Certificate, October 2021
  • Certificate in Inclusive Instruction for Equitable Learning, Association of College and University Educators (ACUE), April 2022
  • Teaching Online Certificate, Quality Matters, March 2023
  • Effective College Instruction, Association of College and University Educators, March 2023

Background:

  • I have been at Manor for 13.5 years, during which time I have been a Dean, Program Director, Professor, Liberal Arts Director, Disability Service Officer, and Academic Support Director. Prior to my tenure at Manor College, I honed my skills and expertise in the field of early learning programs. I served as a Program Director in two such programs in Philadelphia, a role that spanned from 2002 to 2011. Before that, I worked as an Early Intervention Program Director/Teacher between 1997 and 2002. I began my career as a Pre-K teacher in 1995 and worked in two early learning programs in Norristown from 1995 to 1997.

Serving at Manor Since:

January 2011

Why do YOU BELONG HERE?

I belong because I live the mission through my services inside and outside the Manor Community and provide students with high-quality learning experiences. In addition, I am a model of possibilities for students of color.

Personal Interests:

Reading: I read about 200 books a year. I love podcasts. I am a lifelong learner and often dedicate weekly time to professional development. I love to take pictures.

Boards, Committees, Awards, Publications:

Publications
The Early Childhood Summit, October 2022. Presentation Title: Never Reaching the Summit-Why There Is No Equity in Leadership

The Racial Equity Summit: Igniting Racial Equity: Understanding the Building Blocks of a Quality Early Childhood Education System, Presentation Title: Never Reaching the Summit-Why There Is No Equity in Leadership
Book Chapter, “Deep in the Forest-BIPOC Servant Leaders Journey Through the Effects of an “Invisible Tax” within “Cases on Servant Leadership and Equity, October 2022
Book Chapter, Navigating the Abyss: Early Childhood Educators Perspectives on the Impact of Remote Learning During a 21st Century Pandemic” within “ Handbook of Research on Adapting Remote Learning Practices for Early Childhood and Elementary School Classrooms, December 2021.

The Early Childhood Summit, October 2020. Presentation Title: An Awakening to Accepting the Challenge to Authentically Working from a Diversity and Inclusion Model
Book Chapter, “A Muddied Journey: An Early Childhood Educator’s Path into Building Successful Family Partnerships,” book chapter within “Cases on Strategic Partnerships for Resilient Communities and Schools,” April 2020.

The Early Childhood Summit, October 2019. Presentation Title: Cultural Matters Matter in Family Matters

The Teaching Professor Conference, June 2018. Presentation Title: Dialoging on Diversity, Privilege and Oppression: A Pen Pal Project

Building a Bridge Between Pennsylvania and Wisconsin: Dialoguing on Diversity, Race, Privilege, and Oppression-A Pen Pal Project in Higher Education with Dr. Pamela Dixon and Nicole Van Ert of Viterbo University, Fall 2017

The Early Childhood Summit, October 2017. Presentation Title: Hidden Gems: Teacher Leaders Are the Heart of a Program

Dissertation, Hidden Gems: A Quantitative Study of Perceptions of Teacher Leadership, December 2016

Awards

  • Faculty Trustee Award, Manor College, May 2013.
  • Outstanding Teacher of the Year, Manor College, January 2014.
  • Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award, Manor College, May 2016.
  • Academic Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award, Manor College, May 2017.
  • Student Organization Advisor of the Year, Manor College, April 2019. Provost/Vice President’s Award for Academic Innovation and Student Engagement, Manor College, May 2019.
  • Adjunct of the Year, Manor, May 2012
  • IOLTA NJ for Cumberland County College Mediation Center
  • AHISMA Grant for Animal Outreach of Cape May County
  • USDA Grant for Animal Outreach of Cape May County

Boards

  • Outside of Manor, I serve on the following boards: Parent Infant Center, Maternity Care Coalition, First Up, and the Parkinson Council.
    I also serve on the CAARSEA Unhoused Committee and volunteer with CAARSEA at the Code Blue Shelter and their Monthly Outreach.

Committees

  • Manor College Academic Leadership Team, 2018 to 2023.
  • Manor College Appeals Committee, 2018 to 2023.
  • Manor College Assessment Committee, 2018 to 2023.
  • Manor College Curriculum Committee, 2018 to 2023.
  • Manor College E-Learning Committee, Chair, 2018 to 2022.
  • Manor College Student Affairs Committee, 2017, to present.
  • Manor College Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Committee, 2020 to present.
  • Manor College Title III Committee, August 2023 to Present

 

Courses Taught:

ED102, ED104, ED105, ED208, ED204, ED209, ED210, ED212, ED214, ED302, ED303, ED305, ED309, CD301, CD302, CD303, CD304, CD306, CD308, CD311, CD312, CD314, CD316, CD401, and CD402

Contact:

Office: 215.885.2360 ext. 1247
ccrosby@manor.edu