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Courtney Crim is a Professor in the Department of Education at Trinity University, where she has been affiliated since 2010. Her work bridges teaching and research, focusing on differentiated instruction and its intersection with teacher education, environmental education, and transformative leadership. She teaches courses such as Growing Up in America and Diverse Learners, emphasizing student-centered pedagogy and reflection.
- Ed.D., University of Houston
- MAT, Trinity University
- B.A., Trinity University
Her research explores how differentiated instruction impacts educators and students, particularly in preservice and inservice teacher training. She extends this framework to environmental education, addressing federal legislation on outdoor learning and integrating Gardner’s Naturalistic Intelligence. Her publications include works on professional development programs, environmental literacy, and classroom practices in early childhood education.
Courtney’s recent articles highlight her focus on environmental well-being, curriculum design, and inclusive teaching strategies. These publications often reflect collaborative research with colleagues like Christine Moseley and Blanche Desjean-Perrotta.
- Adviser/Grant Coordinator for GREEN Club at Tejeda Middle School
- Member of Medical Scientific Advisory Committee for Winston School San Antonio
- State Facilitator for Project WILD and other environmental education programs
- Co-Chair for Preservice Teacher Advisory Board at NAAEE
- Founding Co-Chair for Environmental Education SIG at ACEI
Courtney’s community involvement includes advising local environmental clubs, contributing to state-level environmental literacy plans, and facilitating national teacher education initiatives.
