Faculty and Staff Profiles

• Bachelor of Arts Elementary Education - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - 2003
• Master of Science Instructional Design and Technology - University of Memphis - 2011
• Certificate Instructional Computing Applications (K-12) - University of Memphis - 2012
• Endorsement School Library Information Specialist - University of Memphis - 2014
• Doctorate Instruction and Curriculum Leadership - Instructional Design and Technology - University of Memphis - 2020

• Third Grade Teacher, South Graham Elementary School - Alamance-Burlington School System - August 2003 - May 2008
• Supervising Teacher, Campus School - University of Memphis/Shelby County Schools - July 2008 - May 2016
• Adjunct Professor, Instructional Curriculum and Leadership - University of Memphis - October 2014 - December 2015
• Policy Fellow, Teach Plus - Memphis - Teach Plus - August 2015 - December 2016
• Clinical Instructor/Site Coordinator, Instruction Curriculum and Leadership - University of Memphis - August 2016 - Summer 2022
• Clinical Assistant Professor, Instruction Curriculum and Leadership - University of Memphis - Fall 2022 - Summer 2024
• Clinical Associate Professor, Instruction Curriculum and Leadership - University of Memphis - Fall 2024 - Present

• Train the Trainer - STEM - On the Farm - American Farm Bureau - 2025
• Nourish the Future Teacher Leader Community - EducationProjects.org - 2025-2026
• Faculty Learning Community (FLC) for Promotion to Full Professor - U of M Mentorship Network - 2024-2025
• COE Leadership Academy - College of Education - 2023-2024
• On the Farm STEM Awardee - American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture - 2024
• Supervisor of the Month - University of Memphis - 2021
• CTE Educators Travel Grant Awardee - MHI - 2018, 2019
• Beefing Up STEM Awardee - American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture - 2017
• National Board Middle Childhood Generalist Certification Renewal - National Board for Professional Teaching Standards - 2017
• National Board Certified Middle Childhood Generalist Teacher - National Board for Professional Teaching Standards - 2007

• Instructional Curriculum and Leadership - University of Memphis
• Elementary Education - University of Memphis
• Instructional Design and Technology - University of Memphis

• Communities of Research Scholars (CoRS) Grant - University of Memphis - $2,500 - AY 2023-2024

• M-SCS Read Across America Day Volunteer - Downtown Elementary - March 5, 2025 -  
• M-SCS' Read for the Record - Parkway Village Elementary - October 24, 2024 -  
• M-SCS Read Across America Day Volunteer - Downtown Elementary - March 2, 2022 -  

• University Schools District - Technology Working Group - Summer 2026
• University of Memphis - COE Alumni Awards Committee - Spring 2026
• University of Memphis - COE Student Scholarship Committee - Spring 2026
• University of Memphis - Career Readiness Strategy Team 1 - Spring 2026
• University of Memphis - COE Scholarship Review Committee - Spring 2026
• University of Memphis - COE Alumni Awards Review Committee - Spring 2026
• University of Memphis - ICL Graduate Student Engagement Committee Chair - 2025-2027
• University of Memphis - Search Committee Chair - Fall 2025-Spring 2026
• University of Memphis - Educator's Day - Memphis Tigers Football - Fall 2025
• University of Memphis - COE Scholarship Review Committee - Fall 2025
• University of Memphis - ICL Chair's Fellow - March 2025 - Present
• University of Memphis - edTPA Coordinator - Fall 2022 - Summer 2027
• University of Memphis - ICL 7992 Masters Comprehensive Exams Evaluations - Spring 2025
• University of Memphis - CoRS Panel Discussion As Former Recipent - February 2025
• University of Memphis - COE Scholarship Review Committee - Spring 2025
• Auburn University - External Reviewer - Summer 2025
• University of Memphis - Undergraduate Initial Licensure Coordinator - Fall 2024 - Spring 2025
• University of Memphis - Co-Chair of COE Leadership Academy Reunion Committee - Fall 2024 - Spring 2025
• University of Memphis - ICL 7992 Masters Comprehensive Exams Evaluations - Fall 2024
• University of Memphis - Faculty Learning Committee for Promotion - 2024-2025
• University of Memphis - Become a Tiger, Become a Teacher Day! Volunteer - Fall 2024
• University of Memphis - ICL 7992 Masters Comprehensive Exams Evaluations - Spring 2024
• University of Memphis - COE Scholarship Review Committee - Spring 2024
• University of Memphis - ICL Leadership Committee - Fall 2023 - Spring 2024
• University of Memphis - College of Education Leadership Academy - Fall 2023 - Spring 2024
• University of Memphis - Literacy Professor Search Committee - Spring 2024
• University of Memphis - ICL 7992 Masters Comprehensive Exams Evaluations - Fall 2023
• University of Memphis - Become a Tiger, Become a Teacher Day! Volunteer - Fall 2023
• University of Memphis - ICL 7992 Masters Comprehensive Exams Evaluations - Spring 2023
• University of Memphis - Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Coordinator - Spring 2023 - Spring 2024
• University of Memphis - Director of Assessment, Accreditation, & Accountability Search Committee - Spring 2023
• University of Memphis - Teacher Education Advisory Council (TEAC) Member - Spring 2023 - Present
• University of Memphis - ICL 7992 Masters Comprehensive Exams Evaluations - Fall 2022
• University of Memphis - Program Redesign Integrative Team - Fall 2022-Spring 2023
• TN Department of Education - Educator Preparation Working Group - Fall 2022
• University of Memphis - Program Redesign Leadership Team - Fall 2022-Spring 2023
• TN Department of Education - Survey Task Force - Fall 2022
• University of Memphis - TEAC Member - Fall 2022
• University of Memphis - Curriculum Committee Member - Fall 2022
• University of Memphis - ICL Department Workload Taskforce - Spring 2022
• M-SCS - Read Across America Volunteer - Spring 2022
• TN Department of Education - Educator Preparation Working Group - Spring 2022
• University of Memphis - ICL 7992 Masters Comprehensive Exams Evaluations - Fall 2021
• TN Department of Education - Survey Task Force - Spring 2022
• University of Memphis - ICL Secondary Science Professor Search Committee - Fall 2021
• University of Memphis - ICL Department Workload Taskforce - Fall 2021
• University of Memphis - College of Education Workload Taskforce - Fall 2021
• University of Memphis - COE Scholarship Review Committee - Fall 2021
• TN Department of Education - Educator Preparation Working Group - 2021-2022
• University of Memphis - ICL Department Workload Taskforce - Spring 2021
• University of Memphis - ICL 7992 Masters Comprehensive Exams Evaluations - Spring 2021
• University of Memphis - ELED Instructor Search Committee Member - Spring 2021
• University of Memphis - Praxis Preparation Committee Member - Spring 2021
• University of Memphis - ICL 7992 Masters Comprehensive Exams Evaluations - Fall 2020
• University of Memphis - ICL 7992 Masters Comprehensive Exams Evaluations - Spring 2020
• University of Memphis - College of Education Workload Taskforce - 2020-2021
• University of Memphis - ICL 7992 Masters Comprehensive Exams Evaluations - Fall 2019
• University of Memphis - Recruitment/Welcome Committee - Fall 2019
• University of Memphis - STEAM Night Campus School - Fall 2019
• University of Memphis - Collaboration with Campus School, Meeman, and Preservice Teachers - Spring 2018-Spring 2020
• University of Memphis - Clean Memphis/University of Memphis Education Partnership - Fall 2016-Spring 2020
• University of Memphis - PD for CTE Teachers in SCS - June 2019
• University of Memphis - MAST Share-A-Thon Presenter/Volunteer - Fall 2018-Spring 2020
• University of Memphis - Visit Day - U of Memphis + SCS - March 2019
• University of Memphis - Teacher Prep Task Force - Fall 2018-Spring 2019
• Shelby County Schools - TCAP Proctor for SCS - April 2019
• Shelby County Schools - TCAP Proctor for Downtown Elementary (SCS) - April 2018
• University of Memphis - River City Syllabus Review Committee - Spring 2018
• University of Memphis - Visit Day - SCS + University of Memphis - April 2018
• Shelby County Schools - TCAP Proctor for SCS - April 2018
• University of Memphis - ICL 7992 Masters Comprehensive Exams Evaluations - April 2018
• University of Memphis - Memphis Area Science Teachers Share-a-Thon Presenter - Spring 2018
• University of Memphis - Campus School STEAM Night Volunteer - September 2018
• University of Memphis - University of Memphis Science Teachers Share-a-Thon Presenter - Fall 2018
• University of Memphis - Urban ELED Instructor Search Committee - Spring 2018
• University of Memphis - STEAM Night at Campus School - September 29, 2017
• TN Department of Education - Setting TN Standards for TCAP-Alt Science Grades 3-5 for TNDOE - July 17-21, 2017
• Shelby County Schools - TCAP Proctor for Downtown Elementary - April 24, 26, 27, & 28, 2017
• University of Memphis - Secondary Science Education Faculty Search Committee - March-April 2017
• University of Memphis - ICL/IDT Master's Comp Evaluator - April 18, 2017
• University of Memphis - MPREP Visit Day with SCS Partners and Students - April 12, 2017
• University of Memphis - Evaluated Poster Presentations 29th Annual Research Forum - March 27, 2017
• University of Memphis - STEAM Night at Campus School - September 29, 2016
• University of Memphis - ICL 7992 Masters Comprehensive Exams Evaluations - November 22, 2016

• Hunter, W., Salem, W., Barnes, K., Caldwell, L., & Bubrig, J. (2024). Inclusive teacher educator leadership: Situating reflective practice within theory, partnerships, and equity in an undergraduate dual licensure educational preparation program. In S. C. Moss & R. J. Emenuga (Eds.), Inclusive leadership: From theory to practice. Emerald Publishing Limited. https://doi.org/10.1108/979-8-88730-670-420251006
• Caldwell, L. R. (2020). Elementary preservice teachers' perceptions of concept mapping. (Publication No. 27833456). [Doctoral dissertation, University of Memphis]. ProQuest Dissertation Publishing.
• Rockinson-Szapkiw, A. J. & Caldwell, L. R. (2019). Improving STEM career aspirations in underrepresented populations: Strategies for urban elementary school professionals. In J. L. Wendt & D. L. Apugo (Eds.), K-12 STEM education in urban learning environments (pp. 208-237). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

• Wade-Jaimes, K., Counsell, S., Caldwell, L., & Askew, R. (2020). A district-university partnership to support teacher development. Innovations in Science Teacher Education, 5(4). Retrieved from https://innovations.theaste.org/a-district-university-partnership-to-support-teacher-development/

• Caldwell, L., Salem, W., Cook, C. (2026, April 17). Advancing science preservice teacher education with artificial intelligence. National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) National Conference. Anaheim, CA.  

• Caldwell, L. (2025, June 9). Leveraging AI (Artificial Intelligence) in Preservice Science Education. Presentation presented virtually at the University of Mount Olive in Mount Olive, N.C.

• Caldwell, L. (2025, June 9). High leverage practices in science methods. Presentation presented virtually at the University of Mount Olive in Mount Olive, N.C.

• Caldwell, L., Cook, C., and Mohorn-Mintah, O. (2025, March 29). How to leverage AI in science teacher education. Presentation presented at NSTA National Conference in Philadelphia, PA.

• Caldwell, L. (2024, June 19). High leverage practices in science methods. Presentation presented virtually at the University of Mount Olive in Mount Olive, N.C.

• Caldwell, L., Johnson, J., Thompson, J., & Wyatt, D. (2024, February 9). Invited Panel: Non-tenure track (clinical, research, professors of teaching). University of Memphis' Promotion and Tenure Workshop. Memphis, TN, USA.

• Caldwell, L. (2023, March 1). edTPA task 3 handbook for physical education & school librarian. Presentation presented at Memphis-Shelby County's Professional Development Series in Memphis, TN.

• Cooley-Nichols, S., Cross, B., Robinson, N., & Caldwell, L.(2023, February 25). Renewing, recharging, and resetting teacher education: Cleaning the slate and starting over. American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) National Conference. Indianapolis, IN, USA.

• Robinson, N., Perkins, A., Caldwell, L., & Ingram, B.(2023, February 25). Reinvigorating and reimagining partnerships. American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) National Conference. Indianapolis, IN, USA. Indianapolis, IN, and USA.

• Caldwell, L. (2023, January 17). edTPA overview & introduction to task 1. Presentation presented at Memphis-Shelby County's Professional Development Series in Memphis, TN.
• Caldwell, L. (2022, October 19). edTPA task 3 handbook for EAL & world languages. Presentation presented at Memphis-Shelby County's Professional Development Series in Memphis, TN.
• Caldwell, L. (2022, August 24). edTPA Overview & Introduction to task 1. Presentation presented at Memphis-Shelby County's Professional Development Series in Memphis, TN.
• Caldwell, L. (2021, November 11). Qualitative research overview. Presentation presented virtually at American University in Washington, D.C.
• Caldwell, L., (2021, August 16). Classroom management for STEM ambassadors, Presentation presented at the Department of Engineering’s STEM Ambassador Training at the University of Memphis in Memphis, TN.
• Caldwell, L. (2020, November 12). Qualitative research overview. Presentation presented virtually at American University in Washington, D.C.
• Caldwell, L., Bubrig, J., White, C., Barnes, K. (2020, January 23). Co-teaching and coaching strategies for pre-instructive mentors (PIM). Presentation presented at the Teaching and Learning Academy in Memphis, TN.
• Caldwell, L., Bubrig, J., & Mason, D. (2019, January 31). Coaching strategies for pre-instructive mentors (PIM). Presentation presented at the Teaching and Learning Academy in Memphis, TN.

• Caldwell, L. (2018, October 11). Creative approaches to teaching preservice teachers in science methods. Presentation presented at NSTA Western Regional Conference in Reno, NV.

• Caldwell, L. (2018, May 24). Experience of undergraduates utilizing of high leverage practices in science methods. Poster presented at Teaching Works Convening in Ann Arbor, MI.
• Caldwell, L., Bubrig, J., & Mason, D. (2018, March 1). Coaching strategies for pre-instructive mentors (PIM). Presentation presented at the Teaching and Learning Academy in Memphis, TN.
• Page, L. & Caldwell, L. (2017, October 20). High-leverage practices (instruction). Presentation presented at CEEDAR's High Leverage Practice Development Day in Memphis, TN.
• Crawford, K, Wooten, A., Nelson, J.P. & Caldwell, L. (2016, November 3) Invited Panel: edTPA Q & A. Tennessee edTPA Conference, Cookeville, TN.

• Caldwell, L. (2009, April). The effectiveness of reading workstations. Poster session presented at the meeting of that National Association of Laboratory Schools, Memphis, TN.

• ICL 7993 - Current Trends in Education (Professional Seminar)
• ICL 7992 - Master's Project
• ICL 7993 - Current Trends in Diverse Education (Professional Seminar)
• ICL 3333 - Evaluation in Data-Driven Classroom
• ICL 7993 - Current Trends in Diverse Education (Professional Seminar)
• ICL 4800 - Residency II Professional Seminar
• ICL 4914 - Residency I Professional Seminar
• ICL 7993 - Current Trends in Diverse Education (Professional Seminar)
• ELED 3261 002 - Elementary Science Methods (K-5)
• ICL 4800 - Residency II Professional Seminar
• ICL 7993 - Current Trends in Diverse Education (Professional Seminar)
• ICL 7030 - Assessment & Evaluation
• ICL 4914 - Residency I Seminar
• ICL 3333 M51 - Evaluation in Data-Driven Classroom
• ICL 3333 M52 - Evaluation in Data-Driven Classroom
• ICL 7993 - Current Trends in Diverse Education
• ELED 3261 - Elementary Science Methods (K-5)
• ICL 7993 - Professional Seminar
• ICL 3333 - Student Assessment/Instructional Decision Making
• ICL 3333 M51 - Student Assessment/Instructional Decision Making
• ICL 3333 M52 - Student Assessment/Instructional Decision Making
• ICL 7993 - Professional Seminar
• ICL 4800 - Residency II Professional Seminar
• ELED 3261 002 - Elementary Science Methods (K-5)
• ELED 3261 001 - Elementary Science Methods (K-5)
•   - PreResidency II Supervision
•   - PreResidency I Supervision
• ICL 3333 143 - Student Assessment/Instructional Decision Making
• ICL 4914 001 - Residency I Seminar/Mini-edTPA
• ICL 3333 142 - Student Assessment/Instructional Decision Making
• ELED 3261 103 - Elementary Science Methods (K-5)
• ELED 3261 103 - Elementary Science Methods (K-5)
•   - Residency II Supervision
•   - PreResidency II Supervision
• ICL 3333 102 - Student Assessment/Instructional Decision Making
• ICL 3333 103 - Student Assessment/Instructional Decision Making
•   - Residency I Supervision
•   - PreResidency I Supervision
•   - Residency I Supervision
• ELED 3261 002 - Elementary Science Methods (K-5)
•   - PreResidency II Supervision
• ELED 3261 001 - Elementary Science Methods (K-5)
• ICL 3333 102 - Student Assessment/Instructional Decision Making
• ICL 3333 103 - Student Assessment/Instructional Decision Making
•   - Residency I Supervision
•   - PreResidency I Supervision
• ELED 3261 002 - Elementary Science Methods (K-5)
•   - Supervision of Senior Teacher Candidates
•   - Supervision of Junior Teacher Candidates
• ELED 3261 001 - Elementary Science Methods (K-5)
• ELED 3242 003 - Teaching and Learning in the Elementary School
• ELED 3242 004 - Teaching and Learning in the Elementary School
•   - Supervision of Senior Teacher Candidates
•   - Supervision of Junior Teacher Candidates
• ICL 4001 410 - Teaching in Diverse Environments
• ELED 3261 001 - Elementary Science Methods (K-5)
• ELED 3261 002 - Elementary Science Methods (K-5)
•   - Supervision of Junior Teacher Candidates
•   - Supervision of Senior Teacher Candidates
• ELED 3261 001 - Thematic Instruction Science Methods
• ELED 3261 002 - Thematic Instruction Science Methods
• ICL 4001 410 - Teaching in Diverse Environments
•   - Supervision of Senior Teacher Candidates
• ELED 3242 002 - Teaching and Learning in the Elementary School
• ELED 3242 001 - Teaching and Learning in the Elementary School
•   - Supervision of Senior Teacher Candidates
•   - Supervision of Junior Teacher Candidates
•   - Supervision of Senior Teacher Candidates
• ICL 3333 001 - Student Assessment/Instructional Decision Making
• ELED 3261 002 - Thematic Instruction Science Methods
• ELED 3242 003 - Teaching and Learning in the Elementary School
• ICL 3333 002 - Student Assessment/Instructional Decision Making
• ELED 3242 003 - Teaching and Learning in Elementary School
• ICL 3333 002 - Student Assessment/Instructional Decision Making