Vandna Bindra

Dr. Vandna Bindra is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences at North Carolina State University. She holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction (Educational Psychology) from NC State (2018), an Ed.M. in Human Development & Psychology from Harvard University (2011), an M.A. in English from George Washington University (2006), and a B.A. in English Literature from the University of Virginia (2003). Her research focuses on moral identity development, race in education, critical race theory, and social media's role in addressing race-related issues among college students.

• Education:
• Ph.D., Curriculum & Instruction (Educational Psychology), NC State University, 2018
• Ed.M., Human Development & Psychology, Harvard University, 2011
• M.A., English, George Washington University, 2006
• B.A., English Language and Literature, University of Virginia, 2003

Dr. Bindra teaches courses such as EDP 304: Educational Psychology and EDP 575: Multicultural Lifespan Development. Her work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing equity and social justice in education. She serves as faculty advisor for the Department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences Graduate Student Association.

Her publications explore teacher bias, youth resilience, and digital engagement with race-related topics. She actively contributes to the TELS department and the College of Education’s research initiatives.