Heather LeamanDr. Heather Leaman works with pre-service teachers focusing on social studies in the elementary grades. She also works with practicing teachers in the Master's of Education program at West Chester University, and coordinates their M.Ed program in Appied Studies in Teaching and Learning, supporting teachers as they conduct classroom-based research. Prior to this, Dr. Leaman spent 11 years teaching sixth grade in a Pennsylvania public school. Dr. Leaman's initial interest in using bilingual resources emerged during her work with middle school students who brought rich language and cultural diversity to the school where she worked. Read More Read Less