Lori Jaeger

Biography

Dr. Lori Jaeger serves as the Director of Induction and as an Assistant Professor in the School of Education. Prior to joining the Concordia faculty in 2016, Dr. Jaeger spent thirty years teaching in elementary school classrooms with experiences in planning and assessment, implementing innovative teaching methods and developing curriculum. Dr. Jaeger is committed to the teaching profession and cultivating lifelong learners.

In 1986, Dr. Jaeger began her teaching career in an urban setting, serving at First Lutheran, Long Beach as a second grade teacher, athletic director and coach. Dr. Jaeger was called to Bethany Lutheran, Long Beach in 1989, where she taught third grade, researched assessment and mentored new teachers. In 2000, Dr. Jaeger accepted a new call to St. John’s Lutheran, Orange and taught fourth grade for sixteen years. There she served as department chair for the intermediate grade levels, where her responsibilities included curriculum mapping, assessment of student learning and continuous curriculum reviews. Dr. Jaeger continues to train preservice teachers, provide professional development and implement strategies for the CalTPA teacher candidates.

Education

Ed.D., Northeastern University, Boston, MA
M.A., Curriculum and Instruction, Concordia University Irvine, CA
B.A., Education, Concordia College, River Forest, IL

Courses Taught

EDUC 401/501: Planning and Assessment for Inclusive Classrooms
EDUC 480/580: TPA Practicum/Field Experience
EDUC 481/581: TPA Practicum/Field Experience
EDUI 509: New Teacher Support Seminar
EDUI 510: New Teacher Support Seminar
EDLS 435: Linguistics for Educators

Areas of Expertise

Curriculum and Instruction
Planning and Assessment
Instructional Strategies
Curriculum Mapping
Classroom Management