Dr. Alexis Armstrong

Education Department

Professor of Education & Director of Teacher Education

Office Location: Reade 105
Phone: (765) 998-5220
Email: alarmstrong@tayloru.edu

Specialties: Teacher education, Connecting theory with practice, Early field experiences, Inclusion

Education:

B.A., Liberal Studies, San Diego State University, 1982
M.A., Elementary Education, San Diego State University, 1983
Ed.D., Elementary Education Curriculum and Instruction, University of Northern Colorado, 1988

Why I Came to Taylor:

I came to Taylor University after teaching at two other universities in order to focus on teaching in a smaller setting. I enjoy the interaction with the students and my colleagues in the education department, especially supervising student teachers and advising.

Advice to Incoming Freshmen:

Balance your academic life and your social life so that you do well in classes but also have time to make friends.

Hobbies:

I enjoy reading fiction and belong to a reading group that meets every month. I enjoy walking and playing bowling and tennis on the Wii.