Caitlin Byrne, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Education at Florida Southern College where she teaches courses in Education Foundations, Action Research, and Qualitative Research. Her research interests include teacher education, assessment, and research design. Prior to joining FSC, Dr. Byrne taught at Weber State University. She is also an experienced K-12 educator and a certified mediator. In her free time, Dr. Byrne enjoys visiting the Disney parks, reading, and spending time with a spoiled, fluffy cat named Franklin.