Vicki Goettel

Vicki Goettel is an Instructor in the School of Education at the University of Delaware (UD), where she has served since 2001. She specializes in Elementary Teacher Education (ETE) and coordinates the Middle School Social Studies concentration within the ETE program. Her role involves supervising teacher candidates during practicum experiences and student teaching in Pennsylvania school districts. Prior to UD, she taught in the Appoquinimink School District in Delaware, holding positions as a 4th/5th-grade teacher (1993–1997) and 5th-grade team teacher (1997–2001).

Dr. Goettel holds an M.Ed. in Instruction (1997) and a B.S. in Elementary and Early Childhood Education (1993), both from the University of Delaware. Her work emphasizes practical mentorship and the transition of teacher candidates into professional roles.

Her professional focus centers on teacher education, particularly in elementary and social studies methodologies, with an emphasis on experiential learning and classroom supervision. She has no listed grants or awards but maintains a long-standing commitment to educator development.