Lucretia DeFlora, EdD Profile and Contact Information

Education

• EdD, Professional Leadership, University of Houston
• MEd, Educational Administration and Supervision, University of Houston
• BA, Biology, University of Houston

Courses Taught

• Teaching Content Area Reading Skills
• Developing and Teaching Literacy
• Reading: Language Arts
• Children, Adolescents, and Learning
• Teaching Methodology for the Professional
• Data Driven Decision Making
• Interpersonal Communication & Public Relations
• Classroom Management

Teaching Focus

As a college professor with 31 years of experience in K-12 education as a classroom teacher, Assistant Principal, and Principal, Dr. DeFlora’s teaching is grounded in real-world classroom practice and a deep commitment to preparing the next generation of educators. She specializes in equipping future K-12 teachers with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to create inclusive, engaging, and effective learning environments. Her teaching focus is on bridging theory and practice- helping teacher candidates apply evidence-based instructional strategies, navigate diverse classroom settings, and cultivate reflective, student-centered teaching practices. She strives to develop educators who are not only instructional leaders but also lifelong learners and advocates for all students.