Kathryn Borud

Kathryn Borud is an Assistant Professor in the School of Education at Maranatha Baptist University, where she began teaching in Fall 2023. She specializes in Elementary Education, bringing both academic training and six years of classroom experience from teaching grades one and four to prepare future educators.

Education:

• MEd in Teaching and Learning, Maranatha Baptist University
• BS in Early Childhood Education, Maranatha Baptist University

Kathryn Borud is passionate about improving teacher readiness, particularly in math and science, where many elementary educators feel unprepared. Her teaching philosophy integrates practical classroom experience with pedagogical theory, aiming to equip graduates with both skills and positive attitudes toward STEM instruction. She is also committed to Christian education and mentoring future teachers in a faith-based context.

While no publications are listed, her professional focus centers on elementary pedagogy, teacher training, and STEM education in early grades.

Professional Affiliations:

• National Science Teaching Association

Kathryn Borud is actively involved in mentoring students through campus small groups and is dedicated to holistic teacher development. Though no grants or formal advising of graduate students are mentioned, her role emphasizes training and spiritual formation of undergraduate education majors.

Labs and Teams: No research labs or formal research teams are mentioned. Her work appears centered on teaching, curriculum development, and campus ministry involvement.