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Carrie Birmingham is a Professor of Teacher Education at Seaver College, Pepperdine University. Her work bridges Christian perspectives on teaching with pedagogical reflection, focusing on narratives of teaching and learning.
- Pepperdine University, Seaver College
- Division of Humanities/Teacher Education
Education:
- PhD in Educational Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara (1994)
- MA in Elementary Education, College of Mount Saint Joseph (1985)
- BA in Biblical Studies, Cincinnati Christian University (1982)
Birmingham's research explores the ethical and spiritual dimensions of teaching, particularly through the lens of C.S. Lewis's works. Her studies on hope in pedagogy and phronesis (practical wisdom) highlight the moral qualities teachers bring to their practice. She has also examined how literary narratives and family dynamics (e.g., mothers of children with autism) inform educational resilience.
Her publications reveal a focus on Christian scholarship in education, literacy theory, and teacher preparation. Key subfields include virtue ethics in education, interdisciplinary approaches to pedagogy, and spiritual frameworks for teaching.
Birmingham teaches courses in educational foundations, literacy methods, and teaching English learners, emphasizing the integration of moral qualities into classroom practice.
