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Darlene Marnich, Ph.D.

Professor, Education

Chair, Department of Leadership and Organizational Administration

Pictured is Darlene Marnich. Photo by Randall Coleman.Contact Information

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, Economics and Rhetoric/Speech Communications, University of Pittsburgh
  • Bachelor of Science, Mathematics/Secondary Education, Point Park University
  • Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction, University of Pittsburgh
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Curriculum and Instruction, Preston University
  • All course work completed toward Ed.D., University of Pittsburgh

Courses Taught

  • Teaching Mathematics
  • Teaching Science and Health
  • Mathematical Experience
  • General Mathematics
  • Basic Algebra
  • College Algebra
  • Elementary Statistics
  • The University Experience - Education
  • Advanced Practicum - Instructional Studies

Background

Darlene Marnich, Ph.D., began her career at Point Park University in 1981 with the position of assistant to the dean of curricular administration. In 1982, she took the position of assistant to the chair of the Department of Natural Sciences and Engineering Technology and also began teaching mathematics classes as an adjunct instructor. Based on the success she had in the classroom, she began teaching more each semester. A full-time professor, Marnich has served as chair of Point Park's education department — now School of Education — and the University's faculty athletic representative for more than 10 years.

As chair, Marnich helped the School of Education reach a number of accomplishments including certifications for programs in Pre-K through Grade 4 and Grade 4 through Grade 8, two special education programs (Pre-K through Grade 8 and Grade 7 through Grade 12), three master's degree programs (Teaching and Leadership, Secondary Education leading to Pa. certification and M.Ed. in Athletic Coaching) and an Ed.D. doctoral program in leadership and administration. 

Pennsylvania Teaching Certifications

  • Elementary
  • Middle School Mathematics
  • Secondary Mathematics

Selected Presentations

  • "Marketing for Dual Certification for Secondary and Special Education," State Personnel Development Grant conference, March 2011.
  • "Dual Certification for Secondary and Special Education" State Personnel Development Grant conference, Nov. 2010.
  • "Higher Education Faculty Development Using Technology - Staying on the 'Cutting Edge,'" Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators conference," Oct. 2010.
  • "Student Teaching Portfolios with Technology" Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators conference, Oct. 2010.
  • "Creating Secondary Education/Special Education Dual Certification Programs," Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network conference, March 2010.
  • "Building a Professional Development School from Conception through Year One," Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators conference, Oct. 2008.

Professional Memberships

  • Vice Chair, Southwestern Pennsylvania Teacher Education Collaborative
  • Mathematics Council of Western Pennsylvania
  • Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of Mathematics
  • National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
  • National Science Teachers Association
  • Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators, Dean's Forum
  • Southwest Regional Key, Higher Education Sub-Committee
  • Community College of Allegheny County, Education Advisory Board
  • School District University Collaborative, Executive Committee

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