Peggy Anderson
Associate Professor, Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education
Since 1980, Peggy Anderson has been a staple of Wichita State’s College of Education.
In the past 30 years she’s worked as associate director of the Intensive English Center,
assistant professor in the department of curriculum and instruction and associate
dean of the College of Education.
Her most recent position was working as an associate professor in curriculum and
instruction. Anderson enjoyed the chance to share ideas and solve problems on a daily
basis with bright and accomplished colleagues.
“The opportunity to mentor many graduate students, this took more time than teaching,”
said Anderson. “But it was very rewarding. I made several lifelong friends through
the process.”
Anderson noted the effects that the Corbin Center, a Frank Lloyd Wright facility
that houses the College of Education, had on her work.
“Most of the offices in Corbin have floor-to-ceiling windows across one wall,” said
Anderson. “That atmosphere was very conducive to working. I felt very lucky.”
Among her most significant accomplishments at WSU, Anderson edited a seven-volume
set focusing on teaching English as a second language. She served on six university
committees and completed a five-year study on bilingual programs in public schools.
Her most interesting times at WSU include a tea party with other faculty on Friday
afternoons to discuss research ideas and news in her field.
“It was fun and productive,” she said.
Anderson lists her greatest challenges as applying cutting edge technology in the
classroom, online classes, and keeping up with reading in the field and in related,
overlapping areas.
In retirement she plans to leisurely browse the Internet, learn about her new iPhone,
watch movies, quilt, invite friends to dinner, travel, cook, get healthy and volunteer.