Colby Tofel-Grehl

Colby Tofel-Grehl is an Associate Professor at Teachers College, Columbia University whose research investigates how to improve STEM education through teacher learning, curriculum design, and equitable classroom practices. Her scholarship explores how students and teachers engage with science in formal and informal settings, emphasizing culturally responsive pedagogy and access to high-quality STEM experiences. She collaborates with schools and community partners to design and study interventions that support diverse learners and broaden participation in science. Tofel-Grehl publishes in leading education journals and contributes to national conversations on advancing inclusive, practice-centered STEM teaching and learning.