Sarena Lee, Ed. D.
About Sarena Lee, Ed. D.
Sarena Lee, Ed. D., serves as the Instruction Quality Coordinator at Elevate K-12, where she has worked since 2022. With a robust background in education, she has held various roles in academic institutions, focusing on instructional coaching and advocating for virtual learning.
Current Role at Elevate K-12
Sarena Lee serves as the Instruction Quality Coordinator at Elevate K-12, a position she has held since 2022. In this remote role based in Chicago, she focuses on enhancing instructional quality across the organization. Her responsibilities include facilitating instructional coaching, which aims to improve teaching methodologies and educator effectiveness. This role aligns with her advocacy for virtual learning and its potential to transform modern education.
Previous Experience in Education
Sarena Lee has a diverse background in education, having held various positions at Prairie State College and Joliet Junior College. She worked as the Coordinator of Learning Communities at Prairie State College from 2011 to 2014, and as an Assistant Professor of English from 2006 to 2009. At Joliet Junior College, she served as Dean of College and Career Readiness for one year in 2017 and as Director of Developmental Education from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, she has experience as an Academic Coach and Coordinator at Elevate K-12.
Educational Background
Sarena Lee holds a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) from the University of St. Francis, where she studied Educational Leadership with an emphasis on Stewardship, Leadership, and Learning. She also earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Writing Theory and Pedagogy from DePaul University and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English from Chicago State University. Her educational qualifications support her roles in instructional quality and educational development.
Consulting and Advocacy Work
In addition to her roles in educational institutions, Sarena Lee consults on training and development, focusing on improving educational practices and outcomes. She advocates for virtual learning, highlighting its transformative potential in modern education. Her work as a Teacher-Author on Teachers Pay Teachers from 2020 to 2022 further demonstrates her commitment to enhancing educational resources and methodologies.
Achievements in Instructional Coaching
Sarena Lee has facilitated instructional coaching aimed at enhancing teaching methodologies and educator effectiveness. Her experience in various educational roles has equipped her with the skills necessary to consult on training and development, contributing to improved educational practices. Her focus on instructional quality at Elevate K-12 reflects her commitment to advancing education through effective teaching strategies.