Stephen Henderson, Ed.D.

Associate Professor of Education

Dr. Stephen Henderson joined the William Penn University faculty in 2014. He specializes in Social Studies Education, American History, and Educational Leadership. His research interests include games and simulations and how these pedagogies can be incorporated into college classes.

Dr. Henderson is always trying new and exciting teaching methods in his courses. For example, he once experimented with reading historical fiction, instead of a history textbook, so that his students could grasp the accuracy of the character’s experiences while reading an exciting story. Dr. Henderson also loves teaching history through the use of simulations. Simulations allow students to experience history by immersing them in lifelike problem-solving experiences through role-playing, rather than merely reading about history in a textbook.

Aside from teaching, Dr. Henderson enjoys spending time with his wife and four children, hunting, running, and reading.

Education

• B.A., History, Trinity Christian College
• M.A., History with a concentration in American History, American Public University
• ASC, Educational Leadership and Administration, Principalship program, University of Northern Iowa
• Ed.D., Educational Leadership, University of Northern Iowa

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