Cayla Wise

Bio

Cayla Wise has taught at the elementary and middle school levels in general education and special education settings. She currently teaches as an associate professor of education with a focus on elementary education teacher preparation at the University of Saint Francis. Content she currently teaches includes introduction to lesson planning, assessment, reading methods, introduction to exceptionalities and senior practicum. Cayla is also the director of elementary education. Cayla enjoys spending time with her family, attending sporting events, bonfires, walking outdoors and trying out new hobbies.

Areas of Interest

• Elementary Education
• Special Education
• Education Preparation Programs and Candidate Development
• The Science of Reading and Student Literacy Development
• Pre-Service and In-Service Teacher Retention

Selected Presentations

• Oberley, J. M., Straub, B. L., & Wise, C. N. (2022, Feb. 2). Universal design for learning [Presentation]. University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, IN, United States.

Service

• Kappa Delta Pi Club Advisor 2025-Current
• Human Rights Committee Chair, Fort Wayne Easterseals Arc, 2024-Current
• Mentors in Education Advisor- 2023-Current
• Project READS Program Site Coordinator, 2021-Current
• Teacher Education Advisory Council (TEAC) Member, 2019-Current