Graduate Education Program Faculty

Master of Education

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.

Master in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

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

Master of Education
Teacher Certification Pathways
Education Programs

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 (Hong Kong, Puerto Rico, Hawaii) and published articles on education and ESL issues. In recognition of her teaching excellence, she received the Donald F. Bletz Award at Wilson College in April 2023. 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 from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She has enjoyed teaching undergraduate and graduate students at Wilson College since 2018. In 2021, she started an international partnership between Wilson College and University of South Bohemia, and in 2023 she organized a study abroad trip to the Czech Republic and Austria for Wilson students and community. Currently, she serves as a PA-NAME board member and the IRB chair at Wilson College.

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.