Assistant Professor of Education at Brandman University
About
I was born a teacher. To hear my mom tell it, I had an affinity for chalk, paste, and telling people what to do at a very early age. After graduating from my undergraduate studies, I embarked on a high school teaching career. I loved working with students, and I loved observing how learning occurred for different students in different ways. I became quite good at developing engaging and rigorous learning opportunities, by connecting with students at a deeper level, and differentiating learning for them. At my schools, I became a "teacher of teachers", and I loved sharing my experiences with others, as well as learning from their experiences and expertise. After taking my doctorate, I transitioned to teaching at the university, focusing in on preparing future teachers for the challenges of the 21st century classroom.
Current Work:
Dr. Lincoln's professional duties focus on training the next generation of teachers. She engages her students by integrating the practical into the theoretical, and placing learning in the context of the K12 classroom. Her specialized interests include non-neurotypical learners, the whole child movement, curriculum design and development, as well as issues related to racial and ethnic diversity within K12 education.
Dr. Lincoln is in the process of coordinating a TedX event at her university, focusing on issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and gender. within the university community.
Dr. Lincoln is also in the final stages of publishing a chapter in a textbook, focusing on online, undergraduate research practices. She based this chapter on her experiences teaching an online research course at the university, and observed best practices in supporting all learners, especially those with special needs, through the research process.
Research Area Keyword(s):
diversity; equity; access; experiential; connection
