Laura Eisemann, Ed.D.
Title: Associate Professor
Department: Education
Office: Loyola Hall 232
Phone: (610) 647-4400 Ext: 1005
Email: leisemann@immaculata.edu
Education:
Doctor of Education in Leadership in Special Education, Gwynedd Mercy University
Master of Science in Education, Gwynedd Mercy University
Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience/ Psychology, King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Instructional I Special Education PK-12
Instructional I Elementary Education K-6
Pennsylvania Behavior Specialist (L.B.S.)
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
BIOGRAPHY:
Dr. Laura Eisemann has been an assistant professor at Immaculata University in the Education Division since August 2021. Prior to joining the faculty in the Division of Education at Immaculata University, Dr. Eisemann was an adjunct professor. She has over 15 years of higher education experience. While an adjunct professor, Dr. Eisemann worked full time as an Analyst Consultant for Pennsylvania’s Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN). In this role, Dr. Eisemann provided training and consultation to various school districts across the state of Pennsylvania. Dr. Eisemann has presented her research findings at the National Autism Conference as well as more recently at the PAC-TE Teacher Education Assembly. Dr. Eisemann was the recipient of the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Bureau of Special Education Performance Grant: Developing Future Special Educators in 2022 and well as in 2024.
Courses Taught:
EDU 302: Education Psychology
EDU 355: Educational Testing
EDU 381: Introduction to Special Education
SPED 385: Procedures and Processes in Special Education
EDL 652: High Incidence Disabilities
EDL 651: Procedures and Processes in Special Education
EDL 629: Introduction to Special Education
EDL 702: Methods of Doctoral Research
EDL 720: Orientation to Doctoral Research
Research Interests:
Dr. Eisemann’s areas of expertise are special education, educational research and methodology, educational leadership, and applied behavior analysis. She works with student researchers at the undergraduate level on research in the area of special education transition planning and mentorship. Dr. Eisemann also supports doctoral students in their dissertation research.
Publications:
Eisemann, L., Miscavage, K, & Hughes, L. (Fall 2023). Preparing pre-service teachers for special education transition planning. Pennsylvania Teacher Educator, 22(1).