Dr. Lindsay Vance began serving the Lourdes community in 2021 as an Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator of Teacher Education at Tiffin University. She is a dedicated and accomplished educator with a passion for literacy instruction, multicultural education and transformative pedagogy. Dr. Vance holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Foundations of Education from the University of Toledo, which she completed in December 2020. Her doctoral dissertation, titled “Chasing a Vision: Re-Imagining the Possibilities of Transformation in a Standards Based Language Arts Classroom,” reflects her commitment to innovative teaching approaches. She also holds a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction and a Bachelor of Education in Middle Childhood Education from the University of Toledo.
With over 15 years of experience in elementary and middle childhood classrooms, Dr. Vance brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her roles in higher education; however, her contributions to the field of education extend beyond the classroom. She is actively engaged in program and course development and played a key role in aligning core literacy courses with the Science of Reading. As an active member of professional organizations such as the Association of Teacher Educators, the Ohio Association of Teacher Educators (where she serves as Awards Chair), the Ohio Council of Teachers of English Language Arts, and the Ohio Middle Level Association, she prioritizes cultivating connections and collaboration.
