Lisanti’s interests include professional learning in education, discourse, inclusive
practice, and universally accessible curriculum and instructional design. She is
currently President-Elect for Learning Forward Virginia, a professional association
that connects leaders in professional learning for educators around the state. She
teaches classes in instructional methods for language arts and social studies and
mentors pre-service teachers, allowing her to integrate all of her experiences and
the things she loves most. Lisanti has been published in Social Studies and the Young Learner, Social Studies Research and Practice, Theory & Research in Social Education, and Information Technology in Childhood Education Annual. She also has several chapters in books.
Lisanti has had the privilege of working in public school and university settings
in education for over 15 years. Prior to joining the faculty at Radford University,
she earned a National Board for Professional Teaching certification, served as a project
coordinator for various K-12 professional development grants, and mentored pre-service
and new teachers in the field. Most recently, her work as a Project Coordinator for
the Virginia Department of Education Training and Technical Assistance Center at Radford
University afforded her diverse opportunities to work with school leaders, teachers,
and students throughout southwest Virginia to enrich opportunities for students with
disabilities.
