Christin Cöppicus

Christin Cöppicus serves as a Scientific Associate (Researcher) at the University of Koblenz's Institute for School Education within the Department of Education System and School Development Research. Since 2025, she has led the DFG-funded project "Late dropout from teacher training as a biographical educational decision," examining systemic factors in teacher education retention. Her professional background bridges academic research and practical educational administration.

Her academic credentials include:

• First State Examination for Teaching Special Education and Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education / Protestant Theology from Bielefeld University (2016)
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in German Studies / Educational Science from Bielefeld University (2013)

Her research centers on educational systems with emphasis on special education pathways, teacher training sustainability, and institutional support mechanisms. Current work analyzes biographical decision points leading to late-stage attrition in teacher preparation programs, contributing to policy development for educator retention. This intersects educational psychology and systemic reform in teacher education.

She manages a significant German Research Foundation (DFG) grant focused on teacher training dropout patterns. Previous professional engagements include project coordination at the Rhein-Sieg District Office for Schools, Education, Culture and Sports (2022-2025), elementary teaching in Berlin (2020-2021), and research on special needs learning support systems at the University of Cologne's Chair for Design and Evaluation of School-Based Support (2016-2018).