Penny Edwards

  • Faculty Development Specialist
  • Phone: 401.874.4154
  • Email: penny.edwards@uri.edu
  • Office Location: Tyler Hall 215

Biography

Primary Responsibilities 

  • Develop, deliver, and assess faculty development programming for all URI instructors that focuses on being an inclusive and effective educator;
  • Support part-time faculty programming and resource curation;
  • Advance programming which centers faculty well-being, belonging, and vitality;
  • Collaborate with ATL colleagues and University partners in co-creating faculty professional development experiences.

Education

  • Currently pursuing Ph.D. (ABD) in Learning Sciences – Clemson University
  • Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership – Clemson University
  • M.S. in Clinical Health Psychology – University of Florida
  • Certificate in Online Teaching Effectiveness – University of Wisconsin
  • Certificate in Inclusive Teaching – Cornell University/EdX
  • B.S. in Biology – Lander University
  • B.S. in Psychology – Lander University