Marine Corps Center for Learning and Faculty Development (MCCLFD)

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Carissa McGuigan

Training Specialist @DoD

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Dr. Carissa McGuigan is an experienced educator with a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Management, specializing in Educational Technologies. She began her career as a high school chemistry and general science teacher, building a strong foundation in K–12 education. As a military spouse, she values adaptability and lifelong learning, which shape her student-centered approach. In her current role as a Training Specialist at the Marine Corps Center for Learning and Faculty Development (MCCLFD), she designs and facilitates faculty development programs that enhance instructional quality across Marine Corps schoolhouses. Her work contributes to the ongoing transformation of military education by equipping instructors with research-based strategies, experiential methodologies, and learner-centered approaches that strengthen engagement and instructional effectiveness. Dr. McGuigan is now seeking a faculty role in higher education to help prepare future educators and advance inclusive, evidence-informed teaching practices.More...