Biography
Carol Stander has more than 15 years of experience teaching freshman- and sophomore-level computing courses, with a strong focus on curriculum development. Outside the classroom, she enjoys spending time with her family, playing strategy games, and listening to audiobooks in the fantasy and science fiction genres.
Experience
15 years of teaching experience.
Research & Interests
- Curriculum development
- Innovative approaches to student learning
- Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL) strategies in computing
- Online curriculum design for student success
Conferences & Workshops
- National Conference to Advance POGIL Practice (2023, 2025)
- POGIL Activity Writing Workshop (2024)
Awards & Honors
- Excellence in Online Teaching, Utah Tech University (2023)