![Erica Van Steenis, PhD](https://www.colorado.edu/crowninstitute/sites/default/files/styles/small/public/people/erica_van_steenis.png?itok=UZTrd0-Z)
Research Associate • Compassion and Dignity for Educators
Erica received a PhD in Learning Sciences & Human Development from the School of Education at the University of Colorado, Boulder. In addition to her years of experience as an instructor, she is a researcher of youth development, pre-service educators, and teachers. She is particularly interested in the field of out-of-school time and the types of learning that occur outside of the restrictions of the classroom.