Assistant Professor of Elementary Education

434.544.8394
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Crews and Reynolds Courts 332G

Dr. Hobson joined the University of Lynchburg in 2022.

Biography: Dr. Hobson is an award-winning curriculum designer with over 17 years in education, specializing in culturally responsive resources. She has collaborated with organizations like the Virginia Department of Education and presented at numerous conferences. She previously taught elementary school and served as an instructional coach and equity education specialist.

Education

• EdD, Curriculum and Instruction — University of Virginia
• MT, Elementary Education — University of Virginia
• BA, Psychology — University of Virginia

Courses Taught

• EDUC 110: Human Diversity in American Schools
• EDUC 240: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
• EDUC 314: Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners
• EDUC 355: Methods for Teaching Elementary Social Studies

Research Interests

• Educational equity
• Culturally responsive teaching
• Inquiry in Elementary Social Studies
• Literature Integration in elementary STEM and social studies classrooms

Areas of Expertise

• Curriculum Design
• Culturally Responsive Teaching
• Differentiation
• Elementary Social Studies