Faculty Biographical Sketches
Nancy N. Heilbronner, Department of Education & Educational Psychology
Dr. Nancy Heilbronner is an Assistant Professor, Instructional Leadership Doctoral Program in the Department of Education and Educational Psychology. After working for a decade in the business world, she went on to teach for 10 years as a classroom teacher at the elementary and middle school levels. Since then, she has been active in research related to curriculum development, serving on a multi-year grant at a national research center. She has worked internationally to create professional development on gifted curriculum. With a background in teaching science, her current research interests include the effects of summer enrichment opportunities in science and math on achievement levels, gender issues, and more. Dr. Heilbronner recently received a grant to complete research investigating the impact of academic acceleration as it relates to gender issues.
Dr. Heilbronner is active in professional organizations. She has presented at conferences and meetings nationwide. She has published in professional journals including Science Scope, Gifted Child Today, Parenting for High Potential, and Gifted Education International.
Dr. Heilbronner received her B.S. degree in Elementary Education from the University of Virginia, her M.S. degree in Gifted Education from the University of South Florida, and her Ph. D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Connecticut. She possesses a Teaching Certification from the Florida Department of Education.
