Cynthia Zwicky

Cynthia Zwicky is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. With over 25 years of experience in education, she has served as a classroom teacher, mentor to new teachers, and program coordinator in Minneapolis Public Schools, while also teaching undergraduate courses focused on urban elementary education.

Education:

• PhD in Education Policy from University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
• MEd in Montessori Education from St. Catherine's University
• BS in Elementary Education and BS in Women's Studies & Math from University of Wisconsin, Madison

Zwicky is a nationally recognized authority on Restorative Justice Circles, emphasizing equity, inclusion, and culturally relevant pedagogy in educational settings. Her research explores school culture and systemic approaches to fostering social justice in K-12 environments.

Her recent work trends include special education accessibility and equity, as seen in the 2019 University of Minnesota News article on why all students benefit from special education frameworks.

Courses Taught:

• CI 3211 - Introduction to Elementary Teaching
• CI 3212 - Practicum: Elementary Teaching
• CI 3283 - Practicum: Special Education K-6
• CI 5286 - Student Teaching Seminar: Elementary Education
• CI 5283 - Practicum: Applying Instructional Methods in the Elementary Classroom