Tracy A Linderholm

Tracy A Linderholm is the Dean of the Watson College of Education at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW). With over 24 years of experience as an educator and administrator, she has held leadership roles at Georgia Southern University and the University of Florida, focusing on graduate education, faculty affairs, and research initiatives.

• Education: Ph.D. in Educational Psychology (University of Minnesota), M.A. in Psychology (California State University, Sacramento), B.S. in Journalism (University of Kansas).

Her research interests include Educational Psychology and Leadership in Education, with a focus on advancing inclusive academic communities and PreK-12 partnerships. At UNCW, she oversees strategic initiatives in teaching, research, and community engagement.

Scientific Awards:

• NIH National Research Service Fellow
• Guy Bond Reading Research Fellow