Linda Zane, Ed.D.
Professor, Elementary and Early Child Education at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
From Sewickley
From Sewickley
Experienced Professor with a demonstrated history of working in both the higher education and early childhood education industries. Skilled in Adult Education, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, and Educational Physical Environments. Author of "Pedagogy and Space: Design Inspirations for Early Childhood Classrooms" (2015), Redleaf Press.
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Professor of Early Childhood Education at Slippery Rock University
September 2020 - Present
Associate Professor at Slippery Rock University
Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education
August 2009 - August 2020
HOW SWEDE IT IS!
Carol DiSalvo Lidfeldt, a 1969 Slippery Rock University graduate and a member of the SRU Athletic Hall of Fame, spoke to SRU students who visited Sweden, March 8-16, for a program led by Linda Zane, associate professor of elementary education and early childhood. DiSalvo Lidfeldt, a Pittsburgh native, has lived in Stockholm the past 46 years, teaching physical education at the Stockholm International School for the last 32 years. After dining with the SRU contingent, she spoke to the group about how the University prepared her for life and a career in education. Zane has led a study abroad program in Sweden the last six years, as student regularly attend seminars and learn about Sweden's high-quality, child-centered education system.
Classwork
SRU partners with preschool in India for virtual workshops and student teaching
February, 12 2021 - Verified by Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
SRU earns Carnegie Community Engagement Classification
January, 31 2020 - Verified by Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
SRU receives $20,000 grant to continue RockTEACH
November, 13 2019 - Verified by Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
SRU students head abroad during break to explore the world
October, 23 2019 - Verified by Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
SRU faculty-led programs taking more than 350 students abroad for spring break
March, 04 2019 - Verified by Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
SRU receives PNC Foundation grant to support RockTEACH
January, 23 2019 - Verified by Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania