Cory Gavitt

Cory Gavitt is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS). With 14 years in education, he previously taught science in Colorado Springs School District 11 and developed Project Lead the Way's Gateway to Technology (GTT) program at Jenkins Middle School. He holds a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction from UCCS (2002) and undergraduate degrees in Geology and Geophysics from the University of Wisconsin. His work bridges geoscience field experience with educational innovation, focusing on teacher preparation and inquiry-based methods.

Education Background:

• Bachelor of Science in Geology, University of Wisconsin
• Bachelor of Science in Geophysics, University of Wisconsin
• Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction, UCCS (2002)

Research & Teaching Focus: Cory specializes in science education methodologies, curriculum design, and project-based instruction. He emphasizes practical classroom applications through courses like UTED 1010 (Inquiry Approaches to Teaching) and UTED 4710 (Project-Based Instruction).

Awards/Grants: No specific awards or grants mentioned in the provided text.

Advising & Mentorship: Cory advises UCCSTeach students and focuses on mentorship through courses like Apprentice Teaching/Seminar (UTED 4730). No formal grant information is listed.

Labs/Teams: No active research labs or collaborative teams explicitly detailed.