Hoffman, Holly
Professor
More about Holly Hoffman
Publications & Presentations
Klocko, B., Kirby, E., Hoffman, H., & Pehrsson, D. (2014). Creating a culture of scholarship in a teaching college. Journal of Higher Education Management,28(1).
Hoffman, H., & Pehrsson, D. (2014). Central Michigan University commitment two: Improving STEM learning and degree completion for students underrepresented in STEM fields, White House Reach Higher Initiative.
Hoffman, H. & Vancil, T. (2012). Think outside the classroom to help students on the spectrum. Disability Compliance for Higher Education Newsletter: Successful Strategies for Accommodating Students and Staff with Disabilities, 18(5), 2.
Credentials, Certifications & Awards
- CMU Excellence in Teaching – Lorrie Ryan Award in 2025
- Central Michigan Life Best of Central Michigan 2024 Readers' Choice Awards, Best CMU Professor, 2025, 2024, 2023
- Mid-American Conference (MAC) Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Success, 2020
- CMU Excellence in Teaching Award in 2017 and 2006
- National Society of Leadership and Success Excellence in Teaching Award, 2016
- American Association of University Administrators (AAUA) B. Alan Watson Award for Excellence in Professional-Scholarly Presentation 2015
- Awarded CMU Woman of Excellence 2013
- National Society of Leadership and Success, Honorary Membership, 2013
Education
Ph.D. Department of Human Development and Child Studies, Oakland University, December 2008. Early Childhood Education An Examination of the Use of Humor in Early Childhood Special Education Settings.
M.A. Department of Educational Administration and Community Leadership, Central Michigan University, May 1995. Parent Involvement Activities and the Effect on the Educational Development of Head Start Preschool Children
B.S. Department of Human Environmental Studies, Central Michigan University, May 1992. Child Development and Psychology.
Research Interests
Membership in Professional Organizations
National Division for Early Childhood, member since 2007
Michigan Division for Early Childhood
National Council for Exceptional Children, member since 2002
Michigan Council for Exceptional Children
National Association for the Education of Young Children, member since 1990
Current Licenses/Certifications Held
Courses Taught
HDF 100WI - Lifespan Development
HDF 309WI - Family and Community Partnerships in Early Childhood
HDF 409 - Lead Teaching Methods in Early Childhood (Science and Social Studies)