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Dearing Blankmann, Ph.D., is an educator and researcher focused on integrated science and literacy pedagogy, equity in STEM education, and ambitious science teaching. She serves as Assistant Professor of Educator Preparation in the Stout School of Education.
Dr. Blankmann earned her Ph.D. in Teacher Education and Higher Education, specializing in Science Education, from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) in 2023. Her dissertation examined science and literacy integration as a context for professional learning in restorative practices through a mixed-methods study.
Her teaching experience spans K–8 classrooms, university courses, and the facilitation of teacher professional learning. Before joining High Point, Dr. Blankmann spent more than 15 years as an elementary teacher and instructional STEM coach, beginning her career in a Quaker school setting. After earning her Master of Arts in Teaching, Curriculum, and Instruction at UNCG, she taught in Guilford County Schools before beginning her doctoral studies. As a doctoral student, she taught elementary science methods at UNCG and served as the STEM coach for the university’s lab school. She also worked as a research assistant on several NSF-funded projects focused on STEM equity and bilingual learning.
Dr. Blankmann is a Co-Investigator on a Burroughs Wellcome Fund Student STEM Enrichment Program grant. STEMtastic Adventures is a partnership among HPU; five Title I elementary schools in High Point; the Nido and Mariana Qubein Children’s Museum; and Steve Spangler. The program provides participating students opportunities to build STEM competencies, strengthen enthusiasm for STEM, and explore STEM careers. It also supports teachers in facilitating robust STEM learning outside the classroom. Additionally, Dr. Blankmann serves on the board of the North Carolina Science Teacher Association as Director for District 5, representing K–12 science educators and students in Stokes, Forsyth, Davidson, Rockingham, Guilford, Randolph, Caswell, Person, Orange, Alamance, and Chatham counties.