Janice Glunk, Ed.D.

Professor, Education

Contact Information

• Office: 720 Academic Hall
• Phone: 412-392-3974
• Fax: 412-392-3927
• Email: jglunk@pointpark.edu

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Education, Duquesne University
• Master of Science, Education, Duquesne University
• Reading Supervisor Certificate, Duquesne University
• Doctor of Educational Administration, University of Pittsburgh

Courses Taught

• Content Area Design
• Foundations of Literacy
• Reading and Writing in the Content Area
• Literature and Literacy K-12
• Literacy Assessment, Diagnosis and Intervention
• Leadership and Supervision and Coaching
• Reading Specialist Practicum
• The Art and Science of Quality and Capacity Leadership

Background

Prior to joining Point Park University as a full-time faculty member, Janice Glunk, Ed.D., was the superintendent at Steel Valley School District. Before that, she served in the roles of director of curriculum and instruction at McKeesport Area School District, assistant director for curriculum and instruction at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit, and coordinator of literacy and federal programs at Steel Valley School District. As a coordinator at Steel Valley, Glunk developed the first school-wide Title I programs in Western Pa.

Professional Certifications

• Reading Supervisor Certificate, Duquesne University
• Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility, Duquesne University

Selected Awards and Speaking Engagements

• Named Employee of the Month by the Allegheny Intermediate Unit
• Developed the first school-wide Title I programs in Western Pennsylvania
• Speaker at the International Reading Association National Conference
• Speaker at the Pennsylvania Federation Programs Conference

Professional Organizations

• Pennsylvania Association for Curriculum and Supervision, Board of Directors
• Phi Delta Kappa
• Association for Curriculum and Supervision
• International Reading Association
• National Association of Secondary School Administrators
• Curriculum Leadership Institute
• Pennsylvania Association for Federal Program Coordinators

Point Park Features

• "Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Jan Glunk, Associate Professor, Program Coordinator, M.Ed. in Teaching and Leadership, M.Ed. in Reading and Literacy," Point Park University website, Feb. 17, 2022.
• "Steel Valley School District Honors Education Majors for Tutoring Students," Point Park University website, April 19, 2013.
• "Faculty Profile: Janice Glunk, Student Teaching Supervisor," Point Park University website, Oct. 17, 2011.