Whitney Settlemier

Whitney Settlemier is a University Supervisor and Lecturer for the Office of School and Community Partnerships in the Cato College of Education. This is her 23rd year in education. Prior to working with UNC Charlotte, Settlemier served in a variety of roles. Most recently she has served as an Instructional Coach for K-2 teachers in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Before that, she served as an administrator and literacy facilitator at a local charter school in Charlotte. Settlemier has also been a classroom teacher for 15 years, teaching every grade Kindergarten through fifth. Her passions are rooted in strengthening the capacity of each teacher to meet the needs of their students and fostering a continued love of the teaching profession.

Education

• M.Ed. Administration- Queens University, 2017
• National Board Certification K-6 – 2007
• B.S. Early Childhood Education K-6, James Madison University, 1996

Teaching

• Corvian Community School – 2014, 2017
• Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Schools – 2002-2014
• Virginia Beach Public Schools – 1996-2002

Research Interests/Areas of Expertise

• Mentoring/coaching beginning teachers
• Foundational skills in reading K-3

Awards & Honors

• Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education, 2017

Community Involvement

• Grade Level Advisor- National Charity League, Lake Norman Chapter, 2021-2022
• School Improvement Team- Dorothy J. Vaughan Academy, 2020-2022