Norine Blanch

Norine Blanch, Ph.D., is an Associate Lecturer and Academic Program Coordinator at the University of Central Florida (UCF), affiliated with the College of Community Innovation and Education's School of Teacher Education. She specializes in preparing preservice teachers to teach writing in diverse elementary classrooms and supports interns in school placements.

• Bachelor's in Physical & Health Education (1993), University of Toronto
• Bachelor's in Primary/Junior Education (1995), University of Toronto
• Master of Education in Teaching & Learning (2001), Brock University
• Ph.D. in Elementary Education (2016), University of Central Florida

Dr. Blanch's research focuses on elementary preservice teacher efficacy in writing instruction, particularly in Title 1 school settings. Her dissertation, "Examining Elementary Preservice Teacher Efficacy to Teach Writing in a Title 1 School: A Mixed Method Study of a School-based Teacher Education Course Intervention," highlights her commitment to school-based interventions. She prioritizes building partnerships with school districts to create authentic educational experiences and welcomes collaborations in elementary education research at the regional, national, or international level.