Fran Serenka

Dr. Fran Serenka is a leading practitioner-scholar in the areas of education leadership, administration, and supervision. She directs the Educational Administration and Supervision Programs preparing principals, supervisors, and superintendents for their work in schools. She is a member of the Pennsylvania Leadership Development Center offering professional development for educational leaders in the areas of customized learning, innovation, and collaboration helping organizations implement the most effective leadership practices.

Dr. Serenka has presented in a variety of local, state, and national forums on strategic planning, program funding, and creating school cultures of excellence. Education law, policy, finance, and a continuum of care and support for students are her areas of expertise.

Her research interests include leadership, resiliency and social/emotional wellness for students and school communities. Dr. Serenka remains active in the PK-12 schools and community by teaching and supervising internships and practicum experiences for program participants in collaboration with practicing educational leaders and practitioners. She also collaborates with school and district leaders nationally to remain current in practice.

• Ed.D., Educational Leadership, Duquesne University
• M.Ed., Educational Administration and Supervision, Duquesne University 
• B.A., Political Science and Psychology, minor in Philosophy, Duquesne University