Elsheika Pennerman, PhD, is an award-winning educator with more than a decade of experience in K-12 education as a teacher, teacher-leader and researcher. She previously served as an assistant professor, educator and co-op adviser in UC’s College of Cooperative Education and Professional Students (CCPS). Her scholarly work centers students’ experiences in learning spaces. She uses theoretical lenses attentive to race, intersectional identities, positioning and placemaking to examine school practices, structures, systems and policies.
In her new roles, Pennerman is especially excited to connect her research to practice through curriculum work and efforts toward creating K-12 classrooms and schools that afford students opportunities and experiences. Pennerman is proud to be an alum of UC’s CECH where she attained a PhD in Educational Studies. She graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a Master of Arts in Education and Teacher as a Leader Endorsement, and The University of The Bahamas with a Bachelor of Education and Secondary Mathematics Teacher Certification. This semester Pennerman will be teaching Instructional Supervision, Principal Internship I and Principal Internship II.
A Master’s in Educational Leadership can lead to a variety of rewarding careers, which include:
Programs can be completed full-time or part-time. Many programs are set up to be part-time, with most containing fewer than 10 credit hours in any given semester. We know you have a lot going on, so want to make sure that school can fit into your schedule. Note: There are some exceptions.
No. your degree will be conferred by the University of Cincinnati, which will also be reflected on your transcripts and degree.
Additional resources to support you from start to finish.
© 2025 University of Cincinnati Online Copyright Information
