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.

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