Dara McLean Schwartz, M.Ed.

Allentown, Pennsylvania Area United States

Using principles of learned intelligence to help students overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential

Education

I get a great deal of gratification from developing and coordinating programs that help students overcome their barriers to learning, becoming their best selves. Published research derived from a program I developed for the College of Education led to the creation of a new role, unique to Pennsylvania higher education, to support the success of College of Education students. I think analytically and behave proactively. I don't scare easily: if/when there is a ‘fire’, I run toward it. • Developed program to support student success that has become required material in 5 100-level education classes and turned a 33% overall pass rate on pre-licensure exam to 100% for students in good