Chair, Division of Education, Associate Professor of Education
- Office: Anderson Hall
- Department: Division of Education
- Phone: 865-981-8106
- Email: cynthia.gardner@maryvillecollege.edu
- Education: B.A., M.A., Ed.D., University of South Carolina
Dr. Gardner holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, a master’s degree in interdisciplinary studies (emphasis on Earth sciences) and an Ed.D. in curriculum and instruction from the University of South Carolina. Her experiences in the K-12 classroom include teaching science at the elementary, middle, and high school level. Dr. Gardner is the Director of Teacher Education here at Maryville College.
Gardner’s research interests center on elementary and middle level science teacher professional development, outdoor and environmental education, and collaborations with K-12 schools.
Dr. Gardner and her husband Glenn are Leave No Trace trainers and alumni of the National Outdoor Leadership School. They enjoy hiking, backpacking, and running. They have two energetic dogs, Abbey and Tess.