Cynthia Gardner

Cynthia Gardner is a Professor of Education and Chair of the Division of Education at Maryville College. She serves as the Director of Teacher Education and holds an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of South Carolina.

• B.A., University of South Carolina
• M.A., University of South Carolina (Interdisciplinary Studies, Earth Sciences emphasis)
• Ed.D., University of South Carolina (Curriculum and Instruction)

Her research focuses on elementary and middle-level science teacher professional development, outdoor and environmental education, and collaborations with K-12 schools. She integrates experiential learning into STEM education frameworks.

Cynthia and her husband Glenn are Leave No Trace trainers and National Outdoor Leadership School alumni, with interests in hiking, backpacking, and running alongside their two dogs, Abbey and Tess.