Education Faculty

Lynn Newman, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Education and Division Chair of Education & Business
lnewman@wilson.edu
(717) 264-4969
Warfield Hall 308

Ph.D., University of Maryland, College Park
M. Ed., Reading Specialist, Shippensburg University
B.S., Kutztown University

Lynn has spent the past 25 years in the field of education in various capacities. She has taught second, third, and fifth grade prior to becoming a Primary Reading Specialist. As a result of her dedication and hard work with her dissertation, she was awarded a top ten finalist for the Outstanding Dissertation of the Year from the International Reading Association in 2007. While at Wilson College, Lynn has created an After-School Tutoring Program for the Migrant Education Population in the local communities. In addition, she serves on various boards to help further develop an awareness of literacy in schools and communities with time spent with the Adult Literacy Council as well as the Franklin County Literacy Council. Lynn teaches courses in both the undergraduate and graduate Education programs. Her main focus is in literacy, however, she enjoys child development and cognition as well as best practices in education. Her hobbies include walking, shopping, and of course spending time with her family and friends.

Daniela DiGregorio, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Education
daniela.digregorio@wilson.edu
(717) 262-4859
Warfield Hall 303

Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania, TESOL and Composition
M.A., Marywood University, Art Education, ESL K-12 certification, English 7-12 certification
B.A./M.A., University of South Bohemia, Czech Republic, English (EFL) and Art
 
Daniela DiGregorio is a dedicated multilingual educator, researcher, and presenter. She has presented at national and international conferences and published articles on education and ESL issues. She serves as a PA-NAME board member and a reviewer for Pennsylvania Teacher Educator journal.  She is originally from the Czech Republic where she taught English as a Foreign Language to Czech high school students and organized study abroad trips to London. After she moved to the United States, she completed her education and worked as an ESL Curriculum Specialist for Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit 19. She administered ESL Consortium Program, taught English language learners K-12, and provided professional development to school districts in Lackawanna County. Later she worked in the North Pocono School District as an ESL Program Specialist and Teacher. In addition, she taught undergraduate and graduate courses at Marywood University and Wilkes University. In 2009, she completed a Ph.D. degree in TESOL and Composition from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. The title of her dissertation was " The phenomenon of international adoption with a focus on second language acquisition: A case study of internationally adopted children and adolescents from Russia." In 2021, she started an international partnership between Wilson College and University of South Bohemia. She enjoys teaching undergraduate and graduate courses at Wilson College since 2018.

Beth Byers, M.Ed.
Teacher Certification Pathways Director
beth.byers@wilson.edu
(717) 262-2009
Warfield Hall 302

M. Ed., Shippensburg University, Reading Specialist
B.S., Shippensburg University, Elementary Education/Early Childhood

Beth has been in education for over twenty years. She began her career in first and second grade, where she taught for seven years. After she and her husband started their family, Beth began to work in higher education. She has taught reading classes and has supervised student teachers for various institutions over the past fifteen years. Beth’s years of experience with supervising student teachers has led her to this position of Director of the Teacher Certification Pathways program. She looks forward to coaching and mentoring students as they begin their journey as educators.

Amy Watson, M.S.
Placement Coordinator
amy.watson@wilson.edu
(717) 264-4967
Warfield Hall 310

M.S., Reading Specialization, Hood College
B.A., English Shippensburg University

Amy has worked in various capacities in the field of education for the past 20 years.  She has taught middle school language arts and reading intervention, and has also served as a literacy coach, working across grade levels and content areas at the middle school level.  Amy’s work at various institutions of higher education has included teaching developmental literacy courses for adult learners, teaching education courses for pre-service teachers, and teaching graduate courses for in-service teachers.  She also enjoys the opportunity to supervise and mentor pre-service teachers during their practicum semester in the field.  Passionate about the field and future of education, she enjoys collaborating with school districts across the state of Pennsylvania and beyond in her work as Placement Coordinator.

Eric Michael, Ed.D.
Graduate Education Program Director
eric.michael@wilson.edu
(717) 262-2045
Warfield Hall 309

Ed. D. University of Pittsburgh, Educational Leadership, Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility
M.S. Shippensburg University, Educational Leadership
B. S. Shippensburg University, Elementary Education, Environmental Education

Eric C. Michael comes to Wilson with 35 years’ experience in Public Education. His career has spanned a wide range of educational experiences. He has served as; 1st grade teacher, 5th grade teacher, 7th grade science teacher , Middle School Assistant Principal, High School Assistant and Principal, Assistant Superintendent overseeing Curriculum and Instruction, Pupil Services, Special Education, Technology and Elementary and Secondary Services. His higher education experience includes adjunct professor for Wilson College, Duquesne University, Shippensburg University and Wilkes University. He has presented nationally for the Pennsylvania Department of Education and at Math and Reading conventions. Dr. Michael has taught both undergraduate and graduate courses in addition to overseeing Graduate Education Program. He continues to remain active in the Chambersburg Community by serving on YMCA Board of Directors, Folium Board of Directors, Chambersburg Rotary (Paul Harris Fellow), and President of the Chambersburg Area School District Foundation.