About Jolene Andriaschko

Jolene Andriaschko, Ed.D., has over 20 years' experience in education, including staff development, management, and administration of programs. At the heart of Andriaschko's career has been her passion for both multilingual learners and children with special needs. Being both the parent of multilingual learners and children with special needs herself, Andriaschko understands both sides of these especially important topics in education, both personally and professionally. She has published a peer-reviewed research journal article, "Challenges Head Start Teachers Face with Dual Language Learners," in the Journal of Education, Language, and Sociology Research and is one of the principal writers of Michigan's Early Childhood Standards.