Faculty Directory
Laura Gilbert
Associate Professor | Language and Communication
- 412-237-2666
- lgilbert@ccac.edu
- Allegheny Campus, Milton Hall M206
- Faculty office hours are available through self-service.
| Degree | Emphasis | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| B.A. | Sociology & English Education | Carlow University |
| MS.Ed. | Reading and Language Arts | Duquesne University |
| Doctoral Candidate | Curriculum and Instruction | Liberty University |
Biography
Laura Gilbert is a wife and a mother of two daughters. She enjoys spending time with her family by traveling, going to sporting events, and having family movie nights.
Laura has previously taught English and reading courses at various middle and high schools around the Pittsburgh area. As a tenured faculty member who teaches critical reading courses at CCAC, she enjoys helping students learn how to use effective strategies to navigate and comprehend college-level texts.
Outside of her teaching role at CCAC, Laura is a co-advisor for Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), Alpha Mu Theta chapter, at the Allegheny campus. She enjoys working on projects with PTK officers and members that benefit CCAC and the community, advance knowledge, bring awareness, and inspire action.
Laura is also a Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) professional development coordinator for the Allegheny campus. She enjoys contributing to the college by working with the CTL to provide training, information, events, and resources for faculty to use in their professional endeavors.
- 2022 Phi Theta Kappa Advisor of the Year Award
- 2023 Faculty Impact Award
A former student stopped by my office to tell me that the skills and strategies they learned in my CRE 103 (Advanced College Reading & Study Skills) course helped them tremendously in their other courses. They proceeded to share how they were able to use the skills and strategies to understand a challenging and lengthy reading assignment, find academic sources for a research project, and set up a study plan for major exams.
I am passionate about teaching Critical Reading courses because I have an opportunity to teach students the necessary skills, strategies and resources to experience academic, professional and personal successes. It is rewarding to see students' confidence increase as they overcome challenges and experience successes.
I am a first generation college student.
"The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles, but to irrigate deserts." —C.S. Lewis