Shane Trenta

Shane Trenta, Ed.D., is an Associate Lecturer and Academic Program Coordinator at the University of Central Florida (UCF) in the College of Community Innovation and Education, School of Teacher Education. Since joining UCF in 2005, he has taught foundational education courses for elementary and secondary teacher candidates while advising and mentoring students.

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology (1999)
• Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Elementary Education (2002)
• Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Psychology (2017)

His research focuses on teacher recruitment and retention, teacher efficacy, and innovative teaching methodologies. His dissertation, Using a Senior Seminar During Internship II as a Means to Increase Self-Efficacy, Perceptions of Preparedness, and Internship Experiences for Elementary Education Teachers, reflects his commitment to improving teacher preparedness through mentorship and seminar interventions.

As an academic program coordinator, Dr. Trenta integrates practical and theoretical knowledge into curriculum design, emphasizing instructional strategies and classroom management. No specific scientific awards or external grants are mentioned in the provided text. The School of Teacher Education at UCF serves as a hub for his pedagogical and research activities, though no lab affiliations or collaborative teams are explicitly listed.