Carol C. Thompson

Dr. Carol C. Thompson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, Administration, and Research at Rowan University's College of Education. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania (Program in Education, Culture, and Society), an M.Ed. from Duke University (Educational Psychology and Counseling), an M.F.A. from Tyler School of Art (Temple University), and a B.A. in English from Wake Forest University.

Her research focuses on higher-order thinking skills development through adaptive expertise and social languages, examining contexts such as youth organizations, teacher education, and medical education. Key themes include cognitive development, identity formation, and the role of nonformal learning environments. She has published widely in journals like Teachers College Record, Health Professions Education, and Medical Science Educator, and her work explores topics ranging from rural education equity to clinical reasoning in health sciences.

Dr. Thompson teaches courses such as Changing Organizations, Action Research, and Dissertation Seminar. Her recent publications address race and participatory action research in rural schools, teamwork modeling in health professions education, and online certificate program design for health faculty. She has presented extensively at international conferences on education and youth development.

No specific grants or awards are listed in the provided materials. She is affiliated with the College of Education at Rowan University and contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives bridging educational leadership and clinical training contexts.