David McLaughlin

David McLaughlin is an Associate Professor of Education and Department Head of Education at Susquehanna University. He holds a PhD and MA from Michigan State University, a BED from Queens University of Charlotte, and a BS from the University of Western Ontario. His work focuses on the intersection of science education, K-12 teacher preparation, and curriculum development. McLaughlin emphasizes hands-on science experiences for learners and leverages Susquehanna's lab facilities and community partnerships to enhance education programs.

• Education:
• PhD in Education, Michigan State University
• MA in Education, Michigan State University
• BED in Education, Queens University of Charlotte
• BS in Science, University of Western Ontario

His research and teaching interests include early childhood science methods, mathematics pedagogy, and education policy. Courses taught span foundational education theory to specialized subjects like EDUC-430: Early Childhood Science Methods and EDUC-530: Education Policy. McLaughlin values small-class engagement, mentoring preservice teachers through lab settings, methods classes, and student teaching placements. Beyond academia, he enjoys travel and photography, developed during his international teaching experiences in Colombia, Turkey, and Thailand.