Kathleen Sciarappa
Graduate Teaching Lecturer, Educational Leadership
Phone: (603) 533-7412
E-mail: k_sciarappa@plymouth.edu
Profile
Kathleen Sciarappa has 26 years of experience as an elementary and middle school principal in New Hampshire. She taught grades 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 in Ohio and New Hampshire while researching curriculum and instruction as well as pursuing her interest in educational leadership, especially with aspiring, new, and practicing school leaders. Currently active as a mentor and educational consultant, Sciarappa coordinates a statewide mentor program for school leaders in New Hampshire and facilitates professional networks for experienced school leaders. She coaches principals across the country; provides mentor training at the state and national level; supervises graduate students; and consults with school districts on mentoring, coaching, professional learning communities, school culture, leadership, curriculum development, and workplace bullying. Sciarappa has been a guest speaker at numerous professional gatherings throughout the nation.
Degrees and Education
- EdD, Nova Southeastern University, 2008
- CAGS, Plymouth State University, 2004
- MEd, Northeastern University, 1978
- BS, Ohio State University, 1972
Research Interests
- Aspiring, new, and practicing principals
- Leadership challenges
- Professional development
- Culture
Awards and Distinctions
- The Northeast Region of the Alliance for Community Media Award Best School/Educational program in New England and New York, 2005
- Principal of the Year Award, Junior Achievement Business Organization, 2001
- Outstanding Woman of New Hampshire, New Hampshire Union Leader, 1984
Associations, Boards, and Committees
- Faculty: National Association of Elementary School Principals
- International Mentoring Association
- Nationally Certified Mentor and Coach for the Principal Advisory Leadership Services (PALS) Program
- National School Leaders Network: New Hampshire Network Facilitator
- New Hampshire Association of School Principals School Leaders Mentor Coordinator
- Principal Magazine, contributing writer
- New England Coalition of Educational Leaders, NH President
- Mirror Lake Protective Association: Education Chair and Executive Board member