Beth McDonald
Faculty Advisor-Teaching & Learning
New York University
Certificates
- M.A.Ed. from Harvard Graduate School of Education
- Clinical Assistant Professor
- Interim Faculty Director
Areas of Expertise
Instructional DesignTeaching & LearningEarly Childhood & Elementary EducationSchool-Community Partnerships
Biography
Beth McDonald is a Clinical Assistant Professor at New York University and Interim Faculty Director at the Office of School and Community Partnerships. With over 26 years of teaching experience at NYU and a background in instructional design, she brings deep expertise in school-university collaboration. She advises DND on educational inquiry, pedagogy, and faculty development, grounded in a philosophy of reflection, inclusive learning, and teacher growth. A graduate of the Harvard Graduate School of Education, she is deeply committed to advancing equity, access, and innovation in teacher preparation.