Faculty & Staff Directory
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Education Faculty & Staff Directory
First Name
Laura
Last Name
Holwerda
Email
holwerla@gvsu.edu
Role(s)
- Visiting Professor
Office Address
477C Richard M DeVos Center
Office Phone
(616) 331-6222
Department
- Teaching and Learning
Program
- Graduate Teacher Certification (GTC)
About
I am a retired public school teacher (K-8) of over 30 years experience. During my career in the public school, I was a classroom teacher and a math/science instructional specialist. I was a mentor teacher to GVSU student apprentices and interns, and to non-tenured teachers in my building. I was actively involved in school improvement and leadership teams. After retirement, I worked for a few years as a Title 1 interventionist. I am currently working with preservice teachers, supporting their journey as they prepare to enter their careers in education. I am passionate about teaching and learning, and truly love what I am doing.
Teaching Areas
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Elementary Education
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Teaching of Mathematics PreK-6
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Teaching of Science PreK-6
Degrees
- BS
- M.Ed
Academic & Professional Activities
- National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Scholarly Interests & Research
- CRA methodology in math and science education