Teresa Coffman

Teresa Coffman is a Professor of Education at the College of Education, University of Mary Washington. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Education, with a focus on Instructional Technologies, and a B.A. in Psychology.

Education:

• B.A. in Psychology, Hood College (1989)
• M.A. in Education (Instructional Technologies), San Francisco State University (1997)
• Ph.D. in Education, Capella University (2004)

Dr. Coffman’s research focuses on educational theory, pedagogy, technology in instruction, and teacher preparation. Her work emphasizes inquiry-based learning and information literacy.

She has published in journals such as the International Journal of Social Sciences, Virginia Educational Leadership, and Learning and Leading with Technology, and authored two books on inquiry-oriented teaching methods.

Scientific Awards:

• Recognized at the Fall 2023 Faculty Meeting for her contributions to education and student support

Dr. Coffman actively presents at international conferences and contributes to peer-reviewed textbook chapters. Her expertise has been cited in WalletHub analyses on educational equity.