Dene Wamsley

Dene Wamsley is an Instructor and Instructor Coach in the Department of Psychological Science at the University of Arkansas, College of Arts and Sciences. She holds a PhD in Experimental Psychology from the University of Arkansas, completed in May 2022, and is actively involved in teaching and supporting pedagogical development through the Instructor Coach Program.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD in Experimental Psychology, University of Arkansas

Dr. Wamsley's research and teaching interests center on social psychology and online interaction. She is passionate about collegiate education and student-centered teaching, with a focus on core psychology courses such as General Psychology, Social Psychology, and Research Methods. Her work emphasizes effective pedagogy and experiential learning in psychological science.

Dr. Wamsley has been recognized for her excellence in teaching, receiving the J. Hillman Yowell Award for Teaching Excellence during the 2020/2021 academic year. This honor highlights her commitment to high-quality instruction and student engagement.

As an instructor and coach, she contributes to both undergraduate education and the professional development of other instructors. While there is no public information on research grants or supervised students, her role supports the broader academic mission of teaching excellence within the psychology department.