Dr. Eleni Caldwell
Eleni Caldwell
Assistant Teaching Professor
Director, Elementary Education
Dr. Eleni (Leni) Caldwell is a passionate educator who serves as Assistant Teaching Professor and Director of Elementary Education in the Department of Education at Wake Forest University. Dr. Caldwell is formerly a Visiting Clinical Professor at Wake Forest University and Magnet and Testing Coordinator at Moore Elementary, where she provided instructional coaching on integrating the theory of multiple intelligences into content area standards. After completing her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Special Education at High Point University, she taught in many grade levels at The Arts Based School where she found a love for an arts-integrated curriculum. During her literacy-focused graduate work, she found balance between her love of teaching and dancing, so she started instructing group fitness classes at WFU and other gyms. Dr. Caldwell’s doctoral research focused on the perceived achievement of students with disabilities by learning through an arts-integrated approach. Dr. Caldwell enjoys reading picture books, presenting at conferences, and volunteering as a guardian ad litem.
- Assistant Teaching Professor, Department of Education
- Director, Elementary Education Program, Department of Education
- Ed.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2019
- M.A.Ed., High Point University, 2013
- B.A., High Point University, 2012
- Visiting Clinical Professor, Wake Forest University
- Magnet Coordinator, Moore Elementary School, Winston-Salem, NC
- Adjunct Professor, Greensboro College, Greensboro, NC
- Visiting Instructor, High Point University, High Point, NC
- Classroom Teacher, The Arts Based School, Winston-Salem, NC
- EDU 307/717 Instructional Design, Assessment & Technology
- EDU 312/612 Teaching Exceptional Children
- EDU 316L Elementary Literacy Interventions
- EDU 102L Field Lab I
- EDU 250/293 Elementary Student Teaching & Professional Development Seminar
- EDU 365/665 Secondary Professional Development Seminar
- EDU 758 Studies in Educational Leadership
- Caldwell, E. & French, D. (2022). Coteaching: A formula for learning from and with colleagues. Faculty Focus.Fragakis, E. (2019). The Perceived Impact of an Arts-integrated Curriculum on the Academic Achievement of Students with Disabilities. University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
- Fragakis, E. (2017). Engaging with the Arts. North Carolina Association of Elementary Educators blog.
- Linville, D.J., & Fragakis, E. (2015). Celebrating Multigenre Projects to Celebrate Cultural Diversity: An Interdisciplinary Unit in Literacy Education. International Literacy Association.
- Linville, D.J., Green, L., & Fragakis, E. (2014). Natural Resources in our Community: An Interdisciplinary Unit in Literacy Education. International Reading Association.
- Caldwell, E. (2024, June). Enhancing student engagement through active learning tech tools. Invited Presenter for The Teaching Professor Conference.
- Caldwell, E. & Brown, B. (2024, March). Curiouser interventions: Blending of literacy best practices to support student learning needs. North Carole Reading Conference.
- Caldwell, E. (2024, February). Fostering active learning: Empowering students with tech tools. Invited Presenter for Transforming the Teaching and Learning Environment Conference.
- Caldwell, E., Brown A., Faullin, J., Moore, D.P., Myers, M. (2023, September). Eliminating the transportation barrier for preservice teachers: Opportunities and challenges. Presenter for NCACTE Fall Forum.
- Caldwell, E. (2023). How can I use technology platforms to engage students in active learning? Invited Presenter for Magna Publications, Inc. 20-Minute Mentor Program.
- Caldwell, E. (2023, June). Engaging students in active learning experience through the use of technology tools. Invited Presenter for The Teaching Professor Conference.
- Caldwell, E., Brown, A, Brown, B., & Fahringer, C. (2023, June). Providing science of reading clinical experiences through a school tutoring collaboration with upper elementary students. Presenter for North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities.
- Caldwell E. & French, D. (2022, October). Gnarly science demos and totally rad literature connections! Presenter for North Carolina Association of Elementary Educators.
- Caldwell, E. (2022, June). Collaborative technology tools: Promoting conversation and deeper understanding. Presenter for the Teaching Professor Conference.
- Caldwell, E. & Hedgecock, C. (2022, February). Compare and contrast: An arts-integrated approach to perspective. Presenter for Fresh Take: Strategies for Student Success.