Title:
Professor Emeritus
National College of Education
Programs/Classes Taught:
- Resident and Traditional Teaching Practicum and Student Teaching
- Integrated Curriculum Methods
- Methods for Teaching Reading, Arts, Health/PE
- Practicum and Student Teaching Supervision
Areas of Expertise:
- Residency Models
- Family and Community Engagement
- Culturally Responsive/Sustaining Pedagogy
- Arts Integration
- edTPA
Biography:
Janet Lorch began as an adjunct professor at NLU in 2003 and joined NLU as a faculty member in 2005. In 2020, she was awarded Emeritus status. She worked primarily with NCE Teacher Residency programs and continues to consult with the School of Teacher Preparation in the area of equity. Prior to joining NLU, she taught in Chicago and Evanston Public Schools as a classroom teacher, reading specialist, artist in residence and curriculum trainer. Outside of NLU she is a trained Circle Facilitator and works with Begin in Circle based in Oak Park, IL. She’s a strong believer in the power of building relationships and co-creating learning spaces with her students and colleagues.
Research and Interests:
- Intersectional Justice in Education
- Partnerships (schools, communities, families)
- Mentoring
- Professional Development
- Circle Processes and Facilitation
Education:
- C.A.S. Reading and Language: National Louis University, Chicago, IL
- M.A.T. Elementary Education: National Louis University, Chicago, IL
- B.A. Dance: Columbia College, Chicago, IL
Contact Information:
Janet Lorch
708-860-8247
janet.lorch@nl.edu
