Catherine Webb
Professor of Education
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Biography
Dr. Catherine Webb is a Professor of Education at Concordia University Irvine, where she serves in multiple academic leadership roles, including Director of the MAEd Educational Administration program, Chair of the EdD Education Administration Specialization, CalAPA Coordinator, and HSI Fellow. She brings over 25 years of educational experience across K–12 and higher education, combining deep expertise in instructional leadership, curriculum development, assessment, and evidence-based practice.
Her professional background includes service as a K–8 teacher, special education teacher, site administrator, and district administrator in both California and Arizona. She holds Clear Administrative Services and Teaching Credentials in both states. Dr. Webb’s dissertation focused on the effectiveness of professional learning communities and their impact on student achievement—a theme that continues to shape her research and teaching.
Since 2007, she has been active in higher education as a professor, consultant, and professional development presenter, collaborating with school districts nationwide. She is recognized for her work in educational leadership, curriculum and instruction, technology integration, diverse learners, and school improvement. Dr. Webb is guided by a strong commitment to integrating faith and learning, believing education is a transformative process that helps students discover and live out their calling.
Her teaching philosophy emphasizes student engagement, leadership development, and application of learning to real-world contexts. She encourages students to pursue excellence academically, spiritually, and professionally while using their gifts to positively impact others.
Education
- Ed.D., Instructional Leadership — Argosy University
- M.A.Ed., Educational Administration — University of Phoenix
- B.A., History — University of California, Los Angeles
- B.A., Geography/Environmental Studies — University of California, Los Angeles
Courses Taught
- EDU 520: Curriculum and Assessment
- EDR 580: Educational Research
- EDR 605: Capstone Project
- EDU 524: Coping with Stress and Violence
- EDU 542: School, Community, and Diverse Family Structures
- EDU 547: Brain-Based Teaching and Learning
- EDU 586: Educational Technology
- EDU 595: Developing Character and Ethics
- EDUA 517: Curriculum Design and Evaluation
- EDUA 556: Legal and Political Aspects in Education
- EDUA 557: Human Resources
- EDUA 558: Financial Resources
- EDUA 590/591: Administrative Practicum (A & Advanced)
- EDUA 561: Data Analysis for School Improvement & Equity
- EDUA 562: Facilitating Communities of Practice
- EDUA 563: Supporting Teacher Growth
- EDEA 706: Strategic HR Management & Development
- EDEA 708: Technology in Systems Leadership
- EDEA 709: CPACE Prep
- EDD 701: Leadership for Whole System Reform
- EDD 770–775: Dissertation Seminars
- EDD 776–779: Dissertation Advisement
- EDD 780–781: Dissertation Proposal
- EDD 782–785: Dissertation
Areas of Expertise
- Educational Administration
- Instructional Leadership
- Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
- 21st Century Teaching and Learning
- Classroom Management
- Diverse Learners
- School Improvement
- Common Core Standards
- Technology Integration
- Action Research
- CalAPA, CPACE, APA


