Anastasia Lavenyuk holds an M.S. Ed. in International Educational Development from the University of Pennsylvania and a B.A. in History from Lomonosov Moscow State University. Her career journey spans diverse roles in different countries, including Russia, Mexico, and the United States. Most recently, she served as a director of the Upward Bound Math-Science program at the University of Pennsylvania, where she oversaw program implementation, managed budgets, and supervised staff. Her experience as a research assistant at the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning showcases her commitment to tailored educational strategies that advance education globally. As an English and History teacher in multiple countries, she was dedicated to crafting inclusive learning environments and fostering student achievement through personalized teaching methodologies. Currently, she is teaching Introduction to Leadership Studies to undergraduate students.
General College of Education Scholarship and Award
UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning. (2022). From radio to artificial intelligence: review of innovative technology in literacy and education for refugees, migrants and internally displaced persons. UNESCO. https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000382627 (contributing intern)
UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning. (2022) Leveraging innovative technology in literacy and education programmes for refugees, migrants and internally displaced persons. UNESCO. https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000382626 (contributing intern)
UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning. (2022). Nepal training manual: Training for the Non-Formal Education (NFE) material developers for developing gender sensitive and locally relevant NFE materials. [Unpublished manuscript]. (Link to the article about it).
Cai, J., LaFave A., Lavrenyuk A., & Martinez E. (2022). Rising Scholar Success Academy (PennRSSA): 2022 Program Report. University of Pennsylvania.
Lavrenyuk A., & Martinez E. (2022). PennRSSA. Capstone Project: Graduate Assistant Manual Summer 2022. University of Pennsylvania.
Penn GSE. (2021). Around the World with IEDP – Anastasia [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfjU3qJJ5OI&ab_channel=IEDPatPennGSE
Lavrenyuk, A. (2020, November 28). Free period products: Is it bananas or cool? 4 Continents, 1 Blog. https://4continents1blog.wordpress.com/2020/11/28/free-period-products-is-it-bananas-or-cool/
Lavrenyuk, A. (2020, November 4). Have you come to study? Learn! 4 Continents, 1 Blog. https://4continents1blog.wordpress.com/2020/11/04/have-you-come-to-study-learn/
Lavrenyuk, A. (2020, October 13). Learning from Russia with Anastasia. Penn GSE. https://penniedp.blog/2020/10/13/learning-from-russia-with-anastasia/
Lavrenyuk, A. (2020, October 8). Taking sides. 4 Continents, 1 Blog. https://4continents1blog.wordpress.com/2020/10/08/taking-sides/
LEAD217: Introduction to Leadership