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