Kati I. Stoddard, Ph.D.

CTE Functional Area:  Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Areas I can help with:

• Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)
• Transformation and Project-Based Learning
• Evidence-Based, Student-Centered Pedagogy
• Faculty Development and Mentorship

CTE Position and Role

Dr. Kati I. Stoddard currently serves as the Associate Director for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) at Texas A&M University’s Center for Teaching Excellence, where she leads evidence-based instructional initiatives, faculty development programs, and collaborative educational research.

Relevant Academic and Professional Experience

Dr. Stoddard is an Instructional Associate Professor in the Bioenvironmental Sciences Program at Texas A&M University, where she has taught foundational to advanced environmental science courses since 2015. A recognized voice in pedagogical innovation, she created the STYLE Certificate program and leads the IDEATE SoTL community. Her SoTL research focuses on structuring collaborative team projects, optimizing educational co-design strategies, and evaluating the impact of Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates (REEUs) on students' pursuit of STEM pathways. Her dedication to high-impact educational practices and instructional excellence has been recognized with multiple teaching accolades, including the prestigious College-Level Association of Former Students Distinguished Achievement Award for Teaching.

Professional Profile

As an educator, scholar, and leader, Dr. Stoddard is dedicated to humanizing the academic experience through institutional impact, deep student engagement, and purposeful collaboration. She champions evidence-based instructional practices that empower faculty and prepare students to creatively solve complex, real-world problems. Ultimately, her work centers on cultivating authentic, supportive spaces in higher education where individuals are valued as whole people so they can grow and thrive both personally and professionally.