He teaches the introductory education course, Critical Investigation of Teaching and Learning in Today’s Schools, as well as Secondary Social Studies Methods, Digital Communication and Collaboration, and a variety of other courses. His recent research projects have involved investigating the impact of field-based technology internships on first-year teachers’ decision making, student engagement with technology in social studies, and the impact of project-based learning on elementary students’ interest in STEM topics. Curby began his career in education as a fourth grade teacher in Grapevine, Texas, and he has also taught third and sixth grade in Wyoming. During this time Curby was also a high school cross country and boys’ soccer coach. For more information about Curby’s teaching, research, and writing, visit curbyalexander.net.