Curriculum and Instruction Faculty
An Experienced and Respected Faculty
When preparing educators to take on new roles, it is imperative that the faculty understands what it’s like to be on the front lines…in the classroom, in school board meetings, and on chairing committees. Your faculty is passionate about promoting and empowering leaders in education, because they’ve been there. Like you, the UC faculty seeks to enhance the educational experience for all students despite their learning level. The faculty team will share and communicate their experiences through hands-on learning and collaboration. In the virtual classroom environment, great care is taken to create a community of support, valuable feedback, and expert guidance at all times.
Holly Johnson, PhD, Director of the School of Education & Associate Professor
School Director and Associate Professor, Holly Johnson joined the University of Cincinnati in 2004.
Dr. Carla C. Johnson, Program Coordinator, Curriculum and Instruction Programs
Carla Johnson, PhD, is the Program Coordinator of the Curriculum & Instruction programs for the University of Cincinnati. She has made significant contributions in the area of STEM education reform. Click here to read her bio.
Irene Trunick, Assistant Academic Director, Curriculum and Instruction
An Assistant Academic Director and so much more! Irene Trunick is skilled in designing curriculum, creating text and teaching materials, teaching, and mentoring.
Francoise Bachelder, Professor
Francoise Bachelder, is a Professor in the Curriculum & Instruction Department. She actively researches the impact of integration on the learning processes of immigrant children.
Emilie Camp, Field Service Assistant Professor
Emilie Camp, is a Field Service Assistant Professor in the Curriculum & Instruction Department. Her bio will be coming soon.
Victoria Carr, Associate Professor and Director, Arlitt Child & Family Research & Education Center
Victoria Carr is an Associate Professor and Director of the Arlitt Child & Family Research & Education Center.
Scott DeWitt, Assistant Professor
Scott DeWitt is an Assistant Professor and is active in educational research. Please click here to read his bio.
Bob Drake, Associate Professor
Bob Drake is an Associate Professor in the Curriculum & Instruction Department. Please click here to read his bio.
Jennifer Elliott, Associate Professor
Jennifer Elliott is an Associate Professor in the Curriculum & Instruction Department. Her research is focused on learning with games, simulations, and augmented reality.
Susan Gregson, Associate Professor
Susan Gregson is an Associate Professor in the Curriculum & Instruction Department. She earned her doctorate in C&I with an emphasis on mathematics education.
Karen Haring, Field Service Assistant Professor
Karen Haring is a Field Service Assistant Professor, working to coordinate the field experiences for UC MEd students. Please click here to read her bio.
Marshella (Shelly) Harkness, Associate Professor
Dr. Shelly Harkness is an Associate Professor and chair of the Secondary Education Program. Please click here to read her bio.
Sally Coup Moomaw, Assistant Professor
Dr. Sally Moomaw is an Assistant Professor and earned her doctorate from the University of Cincinnati. Please click here to read her bio.
Helen Meyer, PhD, Associate Professor, Curriculum and Instruction
Dr. Helen Meyer is the director of the UC|FUSION center in the School of Education at the University of Cincinnati. She teaches graduate level courses in Science Education and Professional doctoral seminars.
Linda Plevyak, PhD, Associate Professor, Curriculum and Instruction
After receiving her bachelor’s degree and teaching credentials Dr. Linda Plevyak taught Kindergarten, first and third grade for three years before receiving her Master of Education from the University of Cincinnati.
Pamela Williamson, PhD, Assistant Professor, Curriculum and Instruction
Pam Williamson’s dissertation study used discourse analysis to better understand how dialogue shaped teacher problem and response constructions during grade-level team inclusion meetings.
Kay Seo, Assistant Professor, Instructional Design and Technology
Dr. Kay Seo is an Assistant Professor and active researcher into cognitive development in virtual worlds. Please click here to read her bio.
Sarah Schroeder, Associate Professor
Sarah Schroeder is an Associate Professor in the Curriculum & Instruction Department. Click here to read her bio.
Janet Zydney, Assistant Professor, Instructional Design and Technology
Dr. Janet Zydney is an Assistant Professor and active researcher into educational technology. Please click here to read her bio.
Kathleen Koenig, Associate Professor
Dr. Kathy Koenig is an Associate Professor who has a joint appointment between Science Education and the Department of Physics.










