Prof. Thompson earned her PhD in Educational Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley, and has been teaching for over 15 years. Her research focuses on cognitive development in children and the role of motivation in learning. Prof. Thompson has developed innovative teaching methods that prioritize student engagement and individual learning styles. She is passionate about teacher education, frequently conducting workshops to train future educators in effective, evidence-based teaching practices. Her current projects include the development of technology-integrated classrooms for diverse learning needs.