College of Education and Human Development
Department of Teaching and Leading
Dr. Cushman’s teaching interests include Teacher Education, New Teacher Induction and Mentorship, Teacher Recruitment, Retention, and Recognition (R3), Teacher Leadership; and Professional Learning for Teachers and Educational Leaders. She is committed to preparing future educators and fostering leadership capacity through evidence-based practices and reflective pedagogy.
Teacher Preparation and Induction; Teacher Leadership Development; R3 Initiatives; Curriculum Theory; Evidence-Based Strategies for Educator Growth
