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Lorelei Coddington serves as Associate Professor and Liberal Studies Chair in Biola University's School of Education, leveraging roles as professor, classroom teacher, researcher, and curriculum consultant to advance teacher development across multiple institutions including Claremont Graduate University and Whittier College.
Her academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. from Claremont Graduate University (2014)
- M.S. from California State University, Fullerton
- B.A. from Biola University
Dr. Coddington's research centers on teacher cognition and identity, examining knowledge formation and reflective practices through innovative video-based professional development. She investigates how educators develop expertise in mathematics and science contexts, with emphasis on transformative learning environments and curriculum design.
Her publication trajectory reveals consistent focus on mathematics pedagogy, teacher identity formation, and technology integration. Recent works emphasize practical applications like video reflection protocols and university-school partnerships, demonstrating evolution from foundational studies on algebraic reasoning toward systemic approaches for teacher development.
Recognition includes:
- DigLibArts Learning Communities Award (Whittier College, 2017)
- DigLibArts Teaching & Technology Award (Whittier College, 2016)
- CCTE Quest for Teacher Education Research Participant (2015–2016)
- CGU Dissertation Award (2013–2014)
She directs multi-year K-12 grants examining curriculum and pedagogy across mathematics, science, and history disciplines while mentoring pre-service teachers through Biola's Liberal Studies program. Her grant portfolio reflects sustained commitment to bridging research and classroom practice through university-school collaborations.
Active in professional partnerships, she co-chairs Biola's Liberal Studies program and cultivates relationships with secondary educators through initiatives connecting undergraduate students with math and science classrooms.
