Profile

Dr. Elizabeth Hoffman is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Central Florida (UCF) in the College of Community Innovation and Education, School of Teacher Education. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Elementary Education at UCF as well as her Ph.D. in Education and has been a Teacher Educator at UCF since 2006. Dr. Hoffman teaches a variety of courses in the Elementary Education program and advises and mentors the program’s teacher candidates. Her passion is helping future teachers learn how to effectively engage their students in learning, especially through the use of quality children’s literature.

• Elementary Education
• Children's Literature

Ph.D. in Education, University of Central Florida

Service Statement

My service philosophy as a faculty member of UCF’s College of Community Innovation and Education in the School of Teacher Education is rooted in a commitment to enhancing the overall excellence of the university, my department, and our teacher candidates. I believe that active participation and collaborative efforts are essential to creating a thriving academic community.

I am dedicated to contributing my expertise and energy to advance the university's mission and strategic initiatives. Whether through committee work, program development, or academic leadership roles, I seek to support the university's growth by aligning my contributions with its goals and values.
Within my department, I am committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, communication, and innovation. I actively engage in curricular development, mentorship of colleagues, and participation in departmental activities that promote student success.

I am also dedicated to being an accessible and approachable mentor for our teacher candidates who encourages open communication and a sense of belonging. By tailoring my guidance to individual needs, I aim to inspire a love for lifelong learning, critical thinking, and innovative teaching practices. I am committed to fostering a growth mindset, where challenges are seen as opportunities for development and reflection.

In summary, my service philosophy revolves around a steadfast dedication to elevating the excellence of the university, my department, and the experiences of our teacher candidates. Through active engagement, collaboration, and a focus on mentorship, I aim to contribute to the growth and success of all in our academic community.

• University Calendar Committee Member, 2021-present
• School of Teacher Education (STE) Student Issues Committee, Chair, 2017-2023
• School of Teacher Education (STE) Annual Evaluation Standards & Procedures (AESP) Revision Committee Member, Fall 2022
• College of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE) Instructor/Lecturer Promotion Committee Member, 2019-2020
• Chair, Honors Undergraduate Thesis Committee of Sarah Ritts, Spring 2022-Spring 2023, successfully defended Spring 2023
• Member, Honors Undergraduate Thesis Committee of Sierra Urbaez, Spring 2022- Spring 2023, successfully defended Spring 2023
• Member, Honors Undergraduate Thesis Committee of Elizabeth Rios, Spring 2022- Spring 2023, successfully defended Spring 2023
• Member, Honors Undergraduate Thesis Committee of Scott Sebree, Spring 2021- Spring 2022, successfully defended Spring 2022

• UCF Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award (SoTL) (2022)
• UCF Research Incentive Award (RIA) (2022)
• UCF Excellence in Graduate Teaching Award, University and CCIE Awardee (2022)
• School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA) Award for Excellence in Integrating Science and Mathematics (2021)
• Article (13 Rules that Expire!) featured in The Best of Teaching Children Mathematics, Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, and Mathematics Teacher on Questions, Discourse, and Evidence. Issue 1. Reprint from original article which appeared in Teaching Children Mathematics in 2014. (2019)
• Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE) Early Career Award (2018)

• MAE 7805: Policies, Practices, and Structures in K-8 Mathematics Education
• MAE 6918: Directed Research
• MAE 7980: Dissertation Mathematics Education
• MAE 7795: Seminar in Research in Mathematics Education
• IDS 7500: Research Seminar in Education
• IDS 6937: Teaching Mathematics and Science Using Reform-Based Practices
• IDS 6939: Reforming Curriculum in Mathematics and Science Education

• UCF Teaching Incentive Program (TIP) Award, 2022
• University-level Excellence in Faculty Academic Advising Award, University of Central Florida, 2022
• UCF Women’s History Month Honoree, 2021
• UCF Teaching Incentive Program (TIP) Award, 2016