Beth VanderKolk

Beth VanderKolk, Ed.D., is an Associate Professor of Education at Cornerstone University's School of Education & Human Services. She specializes in reading instruction and pedagogical strategies, emphasizing culturally relevant teaching and advocacy for justice in education.

Education

• Ed.D., Mind, Brain, and Teaching, Johns Hopkins University (2020)
• M.A.Ed., Calvin College
• B.A., Calvin College

Research Interests

• Pedagogical best practices in higher education
• Culturally relevant teaching strategies
• Reading and language instructional strategies
• Children's literature in education

Key Contribution Her 2015 presentation at the Lilly Teaching and Learning Conference highlighted strategies to enhance student engagement, reflecting her focus on practical, classroom-ready methodologies.

Awards & Involvement

• NetVUE Fellow
• Diversity Committee Member at Cornerstone University

Advising & Grants While specific grant details or student advisement records are not detailed, her role as an associate professor underscores her mentorship of pre-service teachers. No lab affiliations are explicitly mentioned.