Dr. Sheryl Reinisch
Professor of Education,
Director of Early Childhood Programs
Contact Information
Director of Early Childhood Education Programs, Professor of Education
College of Education
Office: 2811 NE Holman Street, Portland, OR 97211
Phone: 503-493-6539
Email: sreinisch@cu-portland.edu
Education
B.A., Concordia University, River Forest, IL
MEd, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
EdD, Portland State University, Portland, OR
Background
Sheryl joined the faculty of Concordia University in 1999, following 19 years of experience in the field of early childhood education. After serving as Director of MAT Programs for several years, Sheryl assumed the position of Director of Early Childhood Programs in 2012 and has been instrumental in developing the new Bachelor of Science degree in ECE.
Sheryl has always had a love for working with young children. She began her career in Chicago, teaching preschool and kindergarten. Shortly after, she moved to Orlando where she taught 2nd grade for several years before accepting the position as director of Prince of Peace Preschool and Kindergarten. In her years at Prince of Peace, Sheryl was instrumental in leading the school through NAEYC and NLSA accreditation and establishing a variety of programs for children and their families.
Throughout her career, Sheryl has been actively involved in various professional organizations. She has served on advisory committees such as Mid-Florida Technical Institute and Sea World of Florida and on the executive boards of the Early Childhood Association of Florida, Lutheran Education Association, and the Oregon Association for Childhood Education International. She currently serves as secretary for the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators.
Sheryl earned her Doctorate in Education from Portland State University, where she focused her studies on quality learning environments. Inspired by the pre-primary schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy, Sheryl's goal is to help educators create inviting and intriguing child-centered classrooms where all children thrive.
Sheryl and her husband, Chris, have been married for over 30 years. Sheryl enjoys collecting art, gardening, and traveling with Chris to tropical places.