Elizabeth Day

Elizabeth Day is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Child Studies at Santa Clara University's College of Arts and Sciences. She specializes in educational reform, focusing on student engagement, holistic teaching, and leadership development for high-risk vocations.

• Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2001)
• M.A. in Educational Instruction and Curriculum, University of Colorado-Boulder (1993)
• B.A. in Honors English with Teaching Credential, University of Colorado-Boulder (1988)
• Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education (2008)
• Rockwood Leadership Institute certification (2014)
• Strozzi Institute Somatic Leadership Coach certification (2009)
• SkyHorse Equine Guided Educator (2015)
• EAGALA Equine Assisted Growth and Learning certified trainer (2015)

Her research integrates neuroscience, somatics, and mindfulness to develop resilient educators and allied professionals. She explores how nature experiences influence vocational discernment and mindful leadership, while certified in equine-guided methodologies for communication and trust-building.

Dr. Day serves as an Ethics Center Scholar at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics since 2006, contributing to programs like the Middle School Character-Based Literacy Initiative (2003-2006).