About Me
Carol Stander has more than 15 years of experience teaching freshman- and sophomore-level computing courses, with a strong focus on curriculum development. Outside the classroom, she enjoys spending time with her family, playing strategy games, and listening to audiobooks in the fantasy and science fiction genres.
Teaching
At Utah Tech University, I teach courses in:
- Database Design & Management (SQL, MySQL)
- Problem Solving with Computers
- Introduction to Unix/Linux
- Fundamentals of Programming (Python)
- Object Oriented Programming (Python)
I focus on hands-on learning, helping students connect theory to practical problem-solving.
Research & Projects
My research interests include:
- Curriculum development
- Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL) strategies in computing
- Online curriculum design for student success
Skills
- Python
- HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- SQL Databases
- Teaching & Mentoring
Contact Me
You can reach me at Utah Tech University or online:
- Email: carol.stander@utahtech.edu