Maria Spaulding

Maria Spaulding is an Assistant Professor of Teacher Education at Liberty University's School of Education, serving as Coordinator of Student Teaching and Program Director for Early Childhood Education. She teaches courses including Introduction to Education, Assessment, and Wellness in Early Childhood Settings. Her research focuses on doctoral persistence, constructivist methodologies, and student teaching processes.

• Education:
• Ph.D. Candidate in Educational Psychology, Regent University
• M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction, Averett University
• B.S. in General Studies with Teacher Licensure, Liberty University

Her work explores factors influencing student success in online doctoral programs and identity management among female academics. She has taught in elementary and secondary settings in Virginia and North Carolina and holds Virginia teacher certification in Elementary Education (Pre-K–6).