Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk

Charlene Holkenbrink-Monk serves as a Professor in the Department of Sociology within the Division of Social Sciences at the University of California, San Diego. Her active teaching role is evidenced by course listings spanning from Fall 2000 through the upcoming Fall 2025 quarter, including SOCI 110: Qualitative Research in Educational Settings.

Her research focuses on qualitative methodologies within sociological frameworks applied to educational environments. This specialization is directly reflected in her course design, emphasizing field-based research techniques for analyzing social dynamics in schools and learning institutions. The longitudinal teaching record suggests deep expertise in translating theoretical sociological concepts into practical educational research applications.