Biography

Amanda Cordray serves as the Student Records Officer at West Liberty University, where she supports students and the university community through the management of academic records and student information. A proud three-time West Liberty alumna, Amanda earned all three of her degrees from WLU! Her experiences as a student, educator, and higher education professional have given her a unique perspective on the student experience and a strong understanding of the University’s academic programs and processes. Amanda is passionate about higher education and is excited to continue serving the Hilltopper community at the University that has been such an important part of her own educational journey.

Education

BA in Elementary Education with a Special Education Minor
MAEd in Reading Specialists
EdD in Instructional Leadership, Management, and Innovation

Professional Experiences

WVDE Elementary Education K-5 Teaching Certification
WVDE Multi-Cat Special Education K-5 Certification

Most Recent Publications and Presentations

WVRA 67th Annual Conference, “Keys to reading literacy: Unlocking a positive literacy future”, Conference Presentation.
Cordray, A. (2023). Using gameplay to enhance literacy instruction. WVRA Visual Conference Journal, 1.
ALER Annual Conference 2026, “Envisioning futures with Grow Your Own programs for homegrown educators”, Conference Poster Presentation.