Why did you join the division?
I initially joined the division to submit a conference proposal in 2009. The submission was accepted, and attending The Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) Best Practices Conference was a turning point – I discovered a professional home I didn’t know existed. I’d been seeking support for teaching, and STP delivered. Trained at an R1 but teaching at a small, teaching-focused college with limited research outlets, STP gave me a community and reignited my passion for research through SoTL.
How did you become a division volunteer or leader?
At the 2022 ACT On-Location in Pittsburgh, I saw the “Get Involved” slide during lunch and decided to throw my hat in the ring for Secretary. I’m so glad I did! It’s been a rewarding way to connect, contribute, and grow within the STP community.
What’s something you want people to know about your division?
STP offers far more than conference programming! In addition to our Annual Conference on Teaching (On-Location and Online) and our presence at regional, national, and international events, STP provides a wide range of teaching resources. These include the Teaching of Psychology, e-Books, the E-xcellence in Teaching blog, Project Syllabus, and materials from Task Forces – most recently, the STP/CABE Market-Ready Psychology Major materials. We also support grants for travel, instructional resources, and SoTL research. Explore it all onlineopens in new window!
What is your favorite place to travel to? What is next on our travel list?
I don’t have a single favorite travel spot – I just love exploring! One unforgettable adventure was to Australia in 2001. There were chaotic moments (like jumping on a moving Metro), but also pure magic: snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef and watching fairy penguins waddle ashore on Phillips Island.
Next up: Oregon and Washington – finally making a 2020 pandemic-canceled trip happen!
Tell us a fun fact about yourself.
I did the swim leg for a relay team in the IRONMAN 70.3 Western Massachusetts – my first (and so far, only) competitive swim. It was simultaneously terrifying and exhilarating!
Contact: Anne E. Stuart, PhD