Lane Wesson

Dr. Lane Wesson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Early Childhood/Elementary Education at Winthrop University. He joined the faculty in Fall 2024 and teaches courses including Community and School Collaboration, Curriculum and Instructional Experiences, and PK-6 Math/Science Education. His research focuses on teacher retention, classroom AI applications, and student engagement strategies.

• Education:
• Ph.D., Curriculum & Instruction, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• M.Ed., Elementary Education, Gardner-Webb University
• B.S., Elementary Education, Western Carolina University
• Key Expertise:
• Teacher retention initiatives
• Integration of AI in K-6 classrooms
• Curriculum development methodologies
• DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging) in education

Dr. Wesson conducts national training sessions on student motivation and has published research on classroom management and online teaching strategies. No specific grants or lab affiliations are listed in the provided materials.