Department of Teacher Education
Dr. Joanna Quinlan
Clinical Assistant Professor of Teacher Education; Director of Clinical Placements
Faculty profile
About Dr. Joanna Quinlan
Joanna Quinlan directs field placements and student teaching for the School of Education and teaches Foundations of American Education and the practicum courses. A former elementary principal, she works with partner school districts to match candidates with cooperating teachers.
Dr. Joanna Quinlan is a member of the Department of Teacher Education in the School of Education.
Areas of expertise
- Clinical teacher preparation
- School partnerships
- Instructional supervision
- Foundations of education
Contact
- Office
- Lovell Hall 122
- Building
- Lovell Hall
Fall 2026 office hours
- Monday & Thursday, 9:30–11:00 a.m.
In person, Lovell Hall 122 - Tuesday, 10:00–11:00 a.m.
Virtual (Zoom link posted in Canvas)
Also available by appointment. Office hours follow Faculty Handbook §5.3.
2026–27
Teaching
| Course | Title | Credits | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC 201 | Foundations of American Education | 3 | Instructor, Fall 2026 |
| EDUC 380 | Elementary Practicum & Pre-Student Teaching | 3 | Instructor, Spring 2027 |
| EDUC 385 | Secondary Practicum & Pre-Student Teaching | 3 | Instructor, Spring 2027 |
| EDUC 490 | Elementary Student Teaching Practicum | 9 | Instructor, Spring 2027 |
Department chairs make teaching assignments each year (Faculty Handbook §5.1). Multi-section courses have many instructors; the coordinator works with them on shared requirements, and your own section's instructor is listed in AlkimiHub.
Meeting with faculty
At least 3 hours per week during the semester, across at least 2 days, with at least 1 hour available virtually. Times are on each course syllabus in Canvas.