Barbara K. Stripling

About the Author

Barbara K. Stripling is an educator, researcher, and advocate for inquiry-centered learning. Her work emphasizes curiosity, thoughtful questioning, collaboration, and the development of independent learners through meaningful engagement with information and ideas. She is known for connecting theory with practical strategies that support teachers, librarians, and students in building rich learning environments. In Teaching Inquiry as Conversation: Bringing Wonder to Life, Stripling explores inquiry as an active, reflective process rooted in dialogue, wonder, and discovery. Her contributions encourage educators to nurture critical thinking, deepen intellectual curiosity, and help learners find confidence in pursuing their own questions.