Korrine Gust

Korrine Gust serves as Field Placement Coordinator & Instructor at Western Washington University, specializing in clinical education coordination for teacher preparation programs. She manages placement logistics across multiple education tracks including EIE-TRP (Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education - Teacher Residency Program) and TEOP (Teacher Education and Outreach Program).

Her professional focus centers on practical teacher training with expertise in special education placements, early childhood intervention, and residency program design. She develops field experience frameworks that bridge academic coursework with real-world classroom application, particularly for students pursuing careers in special education and early intervention services.

As Field Placement Coordinator, she oversees practicum, residency, and student teaching arrangements while maintaining remote availability for placement consultations during standard business hours. Her operational approach emphasizes flexible scheduling to accommodate diverse student and school partner needs across the program portfolio.