Laurie Burgess, Ph.D.

Dr. Laurie Burgess is the professor of teacher education at Cornerstone University. Dr. Burgess’ collaborative nature inspires her to create community in college classrooms. She has given several presentations on this topic as well as the scholarship of teaching and learning in higher education.

Dr. Burgess received her Bachelor of Arts at Calvin University and her Master of Arts in reading from Grand Valley State University. In 2018, she received her Ph.D. in educational leadership in higher education from Western Michigan University.

Dr. Burgess lives with her husband, Chris, and they have three children. In her spare time, Dr. Burgess enjoys reading, cooking and traveling.

Professional Memberships and Recognitions

• Chair, Deans and Representatives of Teacher Education Programs in Michigan (2020-21)
• Fellow, Impact Academy through Deans for Impact (2020-21)

Selected Publications & Presentations

• Dissertation—Instructor Sense of Community and Instructional Practices as Predictors of Student Sense of Community: A Hierarchical Linear Modeling Analysis

• “You Just Teach: Assessing Effective Lecturing Through Student Focus Groups,” Lilly Conference of Teaching and Learning (2018)
• “Addicted to Media: The Impact on Today’s Generation and What Teachers Can Do About It,” Christian Educators Association Conference (2018)
• CELT Talk, Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, Cornerstone University (2015)
• “What’s Up with the Mood Swings? Understanding Girls in 6th through 8th Grade,” GEMS Leadership Training Conference, Calvin College (2014)
• “Engaging Students through Effective Classroom Discussions,” Fire-Up Conference, Aquinas College (2012)
• “Classroom Management 101,” Oakdale Christian Reformed Church (2011)
• “Creating Community in the College Classroom,” Lilly Conference of Teaching and Learning (2010)
• “Guiding Students Through the Mid-Semester Slump,” Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, Cornerstone University (2009)
• “Creating Community in the Classroom,” Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, Cornerstone University (2009)
• “Writing to Enhance Learning,” Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, Cornerstone University (2008)
• “Parent Teacher Conferencing,” Student Teaching Seminars, Cornerstone University (2003-09)
• “Time Management,” Student Teaching Seminars, Cornerstone University (2003-09)
• “Professionalism: Getting the Job You Want,” Student Teaching Seminars, Cornerstone University (2003-09)