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Kristal L. Curry serves as Professor of Social Studies Education and Chair of the Department of Education Sciences and Organizations within the Education and Social Sciences division at Coastal Carolina University. She joined the faculty in Fall 2010 and actively contributes to the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program and the Ph.D. in Education Sciences program, maintaining regular office hours (Monday/Wednesday 8:30-10:30 a.m., Friday by virtual appointment).
Her academic background includes:
- Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction (Specialization: Social Studies Education), 2010
- Master's in Anthropology, Florida State University
- Bachelor's in Classical Studies and History, Tulane University, 2001 (including junior-year studies at Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome and archaeological fieldwork in Western Turkey)
Dr. Curry's research centers on innovative social studies pedagogy, integrating historical and archaeological perspectives into teacher preparation. Her work examines curriculum development for K-12 educators, emphasizing experiential learning approaches derived from her classical studies background. She explores how interdisciplinary methods enhance student engagement in history and social sciences instruction.
No scientific awards or honors are documented in the provided materials.
As department chair and faculty member, Dr. Curry supervises graduate students in the MAT and Ph.D. programs though specific advisee names are unlisted. The text contains no references to externally funded research grants.
Information regarding laboratories, research teams, or collaborative projects under Dr. Curry's leadership is not present in the source documentation.
