Lori A. Redding

Lori A. Redding is a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) within the College of Education's Curriculum & Instruction department. She specializes in urban education teacher preparation, focusing on first-year undergraduate students in the BA Urban Education program. Her roles include coordinating field placements with Chicago Public Schools and other urban districts, emphasizing community partnerships to enhance teacher candidate development.

Education:

• 1995 M.Ed., Elementary Education, Wilmington College, DE
• 1991 BS in Human Resources, University of Delaware

Research & Practice: Redding prioritizes student-centered environments that nurture first-year college students' academic and social growth. She bridges theory and practice through clinical fieldwork in elementary classrooms, advocating for inclusive educational strategies rooted in students' lived experiences. Her work emphasizes teacher preparation programs that empower educators to support marginalized communities.

Awards:

• 2024 Outstanding First-Year Seminar Instructor Award

Advising & Partnerships: As field placement coordinator, she collaborates with Chicago-area school districts to strengthen teacher training. Her efforts include refining on-site observation protocols and fostering sustainable educational collaborations.

Labs/Teams: Active in UIC's College of Education initiatives, she leads field experience coordination teams linking university pedagogy with urban classroom realities.