{"id":25099,"date":"2026-04-30T08:43:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T12:43:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/affiliate.wcu.edu\/cfc\/?p=25099"},"modified":"2026-04-30T08:43:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T12:43:14","slug":"cfc-announces-keynote-speaker-panelists-for-teacher-scholar-inspiration-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/affiliate.wcu.edu\/cfc\/blog\/2026\/04\/30\/cfc-announces-keynote-speaker-panelists-for-teacher-scholar-inspiration-day\/","title":{"rendered":"CFC Announces Keynote Speaker & Panelists for Teacher-Scholar Inspiration Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Teacher-Scholar Inspiration Day on July 28<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

Teacher<\/span>–<\/span>Scholar Inspiration Day<\/span>, to be held July 28<\/span>\u00a0in Apodaca,<\/span>\u00a0offers<\/span>\u00a0a chance to ref<\/span>lect, re<\/span>–<\/span>energize, and connect teaching with evidence<\/span>–<\/span>based inquiry that benefits students<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>faculty<\/span>\u00a0and instructional staff<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>T<\/span>he CFC is pleased to announce the\u00a0<\/span>keynote\u00a0<\/span>speaker and panelists who will help shape a day of reflection, inspiration, and practical takeaways.\u00a0<\/span>We are delighted to\u00a0<\/span>welcome<\/span>\u00a0Laura Cruz<\/span>, Research Professor<\/span>\u00a0with the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence at Penn State<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>as the keynote speaker<\/span>\u00a0and facilitator<\/span>\u00a0for the day<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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An excellent panel of WCU faculty will reflect on their\u00a0scholarship\u00a0of teaching and learning\u00a0(SoTL)\u00a0journeys, highlighting\u00a0experiences from early\u00a0exploration to more advanced engagement:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Jessica Casimir, Assistant Professor, Sociology<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Matt Rave,\u00a0Associate Professor, Physics<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Melissa Snyder,\u00a0Associate Professor & Coordinator of Clinical Education, Athletic Training\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Mary Whatley, Assistant Professor, Psychology<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Don\u2019t\u00a0miss this chance to join fellow\u00a0teacher<\/span>\u2011scholars\u00a0in exploring thoughtful,\u00a0evidence<\/span>\u2011based changes that can have a lasting impact on teaching and learning.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Teacher-Scholar Inspiration Day on July 28 Teacher-Scholar Inspiration Day, to be held July 28\u00a0in Apodaca,\u00a0offers\u00a0a chance to reflect, re-energize, and connect teaching with evidence-based inquiry that benefits students,\u00a0faculty\u00a0and instructional staff.\u00a0The 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