Cheryl Mason Bolick

Cheryl Mason Bolick is an Associate Professor in the School of Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, specializing in Culture, Curriculum, and Teacher Education (CCTE). Her work focuses on social studies education, teacher training, and experiential learning integration. She holds a Ph.D. (1998) and M.Ed. (1995) from North Carolina State University, and a B.A. (1991) in History from Meredith College.

Education:

• Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction, North Carolina State University (1998)
• M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, North Carolina State University (1995)
• B.A., History, Meredith College (1991)

Research Interests: Bolick’s research explores technology integration in social studies education, digital history curriculum development, and experiential education’s impact on teacher preparation and classroom practice. Her recent work examines how outdoor and service-based learning shapes civic engagement and pedagogical approaches.

Awards:

• Thorp Faculty Engaged Scholars (2018-2020)
• Academic Leadership Fellow (2013)
• Sallie Mae National First Year Teacher Award (1992)
• Nash – Rocky Mount School System Teacher of the Year (1992)

Grants & Leadership: Bolick has led initiatives such as the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation-funded "Understanding the American South" and served on advisory boards for the Morehead Planetarium and North Carolina Digital Heritage Center. She co-edited The Handbook of Social Studies Research (2017) and pioneered digital history curriculum projects like the Driving Through Time initiative.

Labs/Teams: Her work intersects with the Carolina Public Humanities and the Research Triangle Schools Partnership, emphasizing community-driven educational innovation.