Caroline Pollard

Dr. Caroline Pollard is an Instructor in the College of Education at the University of Mary Hardin–Baylor (UMHB), where she teaches courses in Education, Social Studies Strategies, Math Strategies, and Science Strategies.

Her educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction, Baylor University (2018)
• M.Div. in Christian Religious Education, George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University
• B.S. in Psychology, Howard Payne University

Dr. Pollard's research focuses on contemporary issues in teacher preparation and public perception of the teaching profession. Her primary interests include Gen-Z students' views of teaching as a career, the influence of ethics training on teacher effectiveness, and how negative social media content shapes parents' attitudes toward educators. These areas reflect a strong commitment to improving teacher recruitment, retention, and public trust in education.

Although no publications are listed in the provided text, her research agenda suggests engagement with teacher identity, moral development in education, and digital culture's impact on schooling.

She has previously served as a Teacher of Record at Baylor University's School of Education and as an Adjunct Instructor in Philosophy at Central Texas College. Prior to her higher education roles, she taught 3rd grade at Venable Village Elementary and Maxdale Elementary in Killeen ISD, indicating extensive practical classroom experience.

Dr. Pollard is actively involved in her community and church, serving as Minister to Youth & Children at Eastwood Baptist Church in Gatesville, Texas, where her husband Barrett is a deacon and superintendent of Gatesville ISD. They have four children and reside on a 60-acre property with their pets.