Nicole Pearce
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum, Emphasis in Early Childhood,
The University of Oklahoma, 2015
Reading Specialist Certification,
Northeastern State University-Oklahoma, 2009
M.A.T Elementary Education
The University of Arkansas, 1999
B.S. Childhood Education
The University of Arkansas, 1998
Certifications:
- Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-6, Texas
- Core Subjects EC-6, Texas
- Certificate in Effective College Instruction, Association of College and University Educators
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2016-Present, Assistant Professor, Curriculum and Instruction, Texas A&M University-Commerce
2015-2016, Ad-Interim Professor, Curriculum and Instruction, Texas A&M University-Commerce
2013-2015 Graduate Research Assistant, Early Childhood Education Institute,
University of Oklahoma-Tulsa
2014-2015, University Supervisor of Interns, University of Oklahoma-Tulsa
2013-2014, Adjunct Instructor, University of Oklahoma-Tulsa
2009-2013, Teacher, Rosa Parks Early Childhood Center-Tulsa, Oklahoma
2008-2009, Long Term Substitute, Jackson Elementary- Tulsa, Oklahoma
2007-2008, Teacher, Jenks East Elementary-Jenks, Oklahoma
1999-2007, Glenview Elementary-North Little Rock, Arkansas
1998-1999, Intern, Jefferson Elementary-Fayetteville, Arkansas
PUBLICATIONS
Journal Articles
Pearce, N. & Davis, J. ( ). Cultivating social justice during interactive read-alouds focusing on multiple perspectives. The Oklahoma Reader.
Thompson, J. & Pearce, N. (Special Issue 2022). A Toolbox for Engaging Children in Play and Creativity for Learning Across the Domains. Dimensions of Early Childhood, 50(1), 37-43.
Pearce, N. & Davis. J. (Special Issue 2021). Fostering Resilience through Executive Functions. Dimensions: Southern Early Childhood Association. Vol 49 No 1
Davis, J., Pearce, N., & Mullins, M. (2021). Missing Boys: The Limited Representation of Black Males in Caldecott Books. Journal of Children’s Literature. Vol 47 No 1
Pearce, N., & Thompson, J. (2019). A Dynamic Duo: A Partnership between an Early Childhood Center and A Teacher Education Program (Feature Article, also translated into Spanish: Un Dúo Dinámico: Una Alianza entre el Centro de Primera Infancia y el Programa de Educación de Docentes, pp. 15-18). Early Years: Journal of the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children 40(2), 11-14.
Pearce, N. & Lake, V.L. (2018). Exploring first graders social and emotional development through situated learning experiences with a classroom pet. Society & Animals,1-22.
Castle, S., Williamson, A., Young, E., Stubblefield, J., Lauren, D., & Pearce, N. (2015). Teacher–Child Interactions in Early Head Start Classrooms: Associations with Teacher Characteristics. Early Education and Development, 27, 259-274.
Pearce, N. (2014). Reconnecting children to nature. Tulsa Kids.
Book Chapters
Davis, J. M., & Pearce, N. (2021). Developing a Children's Literature Course to Facilitate Pre-Service Teachers' Understanding of Culturally Relevant Texts. In Handbook of Research on Teaching Diverse Youth Literature to Pre-Service Professionals (pp. 44-67). IGI Global.
Castle, S., Williamson, A.C., Young, E., Stubblefield, J., Laurin, D., and Pearce, N. (2018). Teacher-Child interactions in Early Head Start classrooms: Associations with teacher characteristics. In D.J. Norris & D.M. Horm (Eds.), Group care for infants, toddlers, and twos (pp. 115-130).
E-Textbook
Pearce, N. (2022). Teaching STEAM in ECE. Ontario, Canada: Top Hat Bookstore.
Pearce, N. (2020). Curriculum across the Early Childhood and Primary Years. Top Hat Bookstore: Ontario, Canada.
Manuscripts in Progress
Journal Articles
Pearce, N. & Davis, J. (revise and resubmit). A Blueprint for Teaching the Whole Child. Young Children.
Nors, A. & Pearce, N. (manuscript completed, not submitted). An Exploration of Elementary Teacher Perceptions of Student-Centered and Teacher-Centered Instruction.
Pearce, N. & Lake, V. (manuscript completed, not submitted). Creating Harmony: Temperament as a Tool for Goodness of Fit.
Book Proposals
Davis, J., Ethridge, E., Pearce, N., & Latta, L. (submitted) Teacher Autonomy: A Critical Pedagogical Component in Education. Nova Publishers
Pearce, N. & Davis, J. (proposal in progress). Issues related to early childhood literacy. IGI Global
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PRESENTATIONS |
Thompson, J., Pearce, N., & Mays, P. (Summer 2022). Diving deep into playful learning experiences for pre-service teachers. National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educator’s Conference.
Loewenstein, M., Pearce, N., Sturdivant, T., & Thompson, J. (2021, June, 14). Games Teachers Play. National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators, Virtual Summer Conference.
Shastid, A. & Pearce, N. (November 2020-proposal accepted/conference canceled). A Comparative Study of Learner-Centered and Teacher-Centered Instruction on Elementary Students at Varying Performance Levels. KDP 2020 Convo Research Summit Proposal.
Pearce, N., Thompson, J., (November 2019). A Dynamic Duo: An Early Childhood Center and Teacher Education Program. National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators: Nashville, TN.
Pearce, N. (November 2018). Enabling preservice teachers to support children’s learning with temperament. National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators: Washington, DC.
Gamez, S., Foote, M., Pearce, N. & Thompson, J. (May 2017). Building a Reggio Environment. Bill Martin Jr Memorial Symposium: Texas A&M-Commerce
Brown, D. & Pearce, N. (March 2017). Building Children’s Early Literacy Knowledge through Engaging Literature Math Provocations: Integrating children’s literature into early childhood math experiences. Southern Early Childhood Association: Biloxi, MS.
Pearce, N. (June 2016). Building Executive Functions During Aesthetic Experiences with Pets. Tulsa Community College Child Development Early Learning Conference.
Pearce, N. (February 2016). Enhancing Executive Function Skills Through Interactions and Projects with Classroom Pets in the Early Childhood Classroom. Southern Early Childhood Association. Tulsa, OK.
Brown, D. & Pearce, N. (November 2016). Examining the Parental Satisfaction of Families of Preschool Children. National Association of the Education of the Young Children: Los Angeles, CA.
Brown, D. & Pearce, N. (September 2016). Math Provocations: Integrating children’s literature into early childhood math experiences. Texas Association of Young Children: Dallas, TX.
Pearce, N. & Legnon, J. (April 2015). Enhancing Social, Emotional, and Executive Function Skills during the Toddler Years through Classroom Pets. The International Infant and Toddler Conference. Tulsa, OK.
Pearce, N. (November 2015). Spawning executive functions through situated learning experiences with a classroom pet that align with children’s temperaments. National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators. Orlando, FL.
Castle, S., Williamson, A., Pearce, N., Stubblefield, J., Lauren, D., & Young, E., (April 2015). The role of teacher characteristics in early head start teacher-child interactions. OU-Tulsa Student Research Forum. Tulsa, OK.
Pearce, N. & Stubblefield, J. (November 2014). Reconnecting Our Children to Nature. National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators. Dallas, TX.
Pearce, N. & Legnon, J. (November 2014). Classroom Pets as a Catalyst for Enhancing Executive Function Skills. Early Childhood Leadership Institute. Tulsa, OK.
Pearce, N. & Legnon, J. (April 2013). Early Intervention is the Key to Success
Infant and Toddler International Conference. Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Pearce, N., Legnon, J., Lauren, D., Young, E., Stubblefield, J., Kelly, L., Berg, T., Patrick, S., & Davis, J. (November 2013). Formal and Informal Assessments in Early Childhood. University of Oklahoma at Tulsa, OK.
Pearce, N. & Legnon, J. (March 2013). Incorporating Hands on Activities in the Middle School Classroom. Celebration of Teaching. Tahlequah, OK.
Pearce, N. & Legnon, J. (July 2012). Strategies in the Early Childhood Classroom and Supporting Parents. Educare Training-Edupaloza. Tulsa, OK.
Pearce, N. (April, 2012) The Influence of Classroom Pets on Children’s Empathy. Student Research Forum. OU Tulsa, OK.
Pearce, N., Legnon, J., Kelly, L., Stubblefield, J., & Davis, J. (April, 2012). Early Childhood Advocacy, Oklahoma Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators. Tulsa, OK.
Pearce, N. & Watts, L. (April 2011). Reading and Writing in the Pre-K Classroom. Rosa Parks Early Childhood Education Center. Tulsa, OK.
RESEARCH GRANTS AND AWARDS
Grants:
2022, “Pride Pathway: Designing Innovative Teacher Solutions from Paraprofessional to Classroom Leader” PI: Dr. April Sanders, Co-PI’s: Dr.’s Yvonne Villanueva-Russell, Kathryn Dixon, Kristan Pearce, Janet Kimbriel, Mary Hendrix, Shannon Manley, Tina Lancaster, Prime Sponsor: Department of Education, Pass-through Sponsor: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Total Awarded: $49,907.46, Project Start Date: 08/04/2022, Project End Date: 09/30/2022
2021, Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts Research Support, Teaching Playful Learning, $5,000.
2018, Child Care Access Means Parents in School, U.S. Department of Education, $740,000.
Award:
2013, The influence of classroom pets on preschooler’s empathy, OU-Tulsa Student Research Forum.
2022, Technology Award
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REVIEWER |
2021, IGI Global
2021, Oklahoma Journal of School Mathematics
2021, National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators
2021, Oklahoma Journal of School Mathematics
2020, National Association of the Education of Young Children
2019, Advocacy in Education
2019-present, National Association of the Education of Young Children
2017, Early Years
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COURSES TAUGHT |
Spring 2022, Texas A&M University-Commerce
ECE 460 Early Childhood Curriculum
ECE 561 Child Development
Fall 2021, Texas A&M University-Commerce
ECE 460 Early Childhood Curriculum
RDG 448 Characteristics and Challenges of English Language Learners in Field Based
ELED 447 Teacher Inquiry Projects and Assessment in Field-Based Settings-001
ELED 447 Teacher Inquiry Projects and Assessment in Field-Based Settings-002
Summer II 2021, Texas A&M University-Commerce
ECE 460 Early Childhood Curriculum
ECE 538 Classroom Management
Summer I 2021, Texas A&M University-Commerce
ECE 536 Literacy Development in the Early Years
Spring 2021, Texas A&M University-Commerce
ECE 490 Honors Thesis
ECE 460 Early Childhood Curriculum
ELED 447 Teacher Inquiry Projects and Assessment in Field-Based Settings-001
ELED 447 Teacher Inquiry Projects and Assessment in Field-Based Settings-002
ECE 561 Child Development
Fall 2020, Texas A&M University-Commerce
ECE 490 Honors Reading
ECE 460 Early Childhood Curriculum
RDG 448 Characteristics and Challenges of English Language Learners in Field Based
ELED 447 Teacher Inquiry Projects and Assessment in Field-Based Settings-001
Summer II 2020, Texas A&M University-Commerce
ECE 460 Early Childhood Curriculum
Summer I 2020, Texas A&M University-Commerce
ECE 536 Literacy Development in the Early Years
Spring 2020, Texas A&M University-Commerce
ECE 460 Early Childhood Curriculum
ELED 447 Teacher Inquiry Projects and Assessment in Field-Based Settings-001
ELED 447 Teacher Inquiry Projects and Assessment in Field-Based Settings-002
ELED 438 Integrated Learning: Social Studies in Field-Based Settings
Fall 2019, Texas A&M University-Commerce
ECE 460 Early Childhood Curriculum
RDG 448 Characteristics and Challenges of English Language Learners in Field Based
ELED 438 Integrated Learning: Social Studies in Field-Based Settings
ELED 447 Teacher Inquiry Projects and Assessment in Field-Based Settings
Summer II 2019, Texas A&M University-Commerce
ECE 460 Early Childhood Curriculum
Summer I 2019, Texas A&M University-Commerce
ECE 536 Literacy Development in the Early Years
Spring 2019, Texas A&M University-Commerce
ECE 460 Early Childhood Curriculum
ELED 447 Teacher Inquiry Projects and Assessment in Field-Based Settings-001
ELED 447 Teacher Inquiry Projects and Assessment in Field-Based Settings-002
ELED 447 Teacher Inquiry Projects and Assessment in Field-Based Settings-003
Fall 2018, Texas A&M University-Commerce
ECE 460 Early Childhood Curriculum
RDG 448 Characteristics and Challenges of English Language Learners in Field Based
ELED 438 Integrated Learning: Social Studies in Field-Based Settings
ELED 447 Teacher Inquiry Projects and Assessment in Field-Based Settings
Summer II 2018, Texas A&M University-Commerce
ECE 460 Early Childhood Curriculum
Summer I 2018, Texas A&M University-Commerce
ECE 536 Literacy Development in the Early Years
Spring 2018, Texas A&M University-Commerce
ECE 460 Early Childhood Curriculum
RDG 448 Characteristics and Challenges of English Language Learners in Field Based Setting
ELED 447 Teacher Inquiry Projects and Assessment in Field-Based Settings
ELED 447 Teacher Inquiry Projects and Assessment in Field-Based Settings
Fall 2017, Texas A&M University-Commerce
ECE 460 Early Childhood Curriculum
RDG 448 Characteristics and Challenges of English Language Learners in Field Based Setting
ELED 438 Integrated Learning: Social Studies in Field-Based Settings
ELED 447 Teacher Inquiry Projects and Assessment in Field-Based Settings
Summer II 2017, Texas A&M University-Commerce
ECE 460 Early Childhood Curriculum
Summer I 2017, Texas A&M University-Commerce
ECE 536 Literacy Development in the Early Years
Spring 2017, Texas A&M University-Commerce
ECE 460 Early Childhood Curriculum
ECE 358 Language Acquisition & Development in Early Childhood Education
RDG 448 Characteristics and Challenges of English Language Learners in Field Based Setting
ELED 447 Teacher Inquiry Projects and Assessment in Field-Based Settings
Fall 2016, Texas A&M University-Commerce
ECE 460 Early Childhood Curriculum
RDG 448 Characteristics and Challenges of English Language Learners in Field Based Setting
ECE 358 Language Acquisition & Development in Early Childhood Education
ELED 438 Integrated Learning: Social Studies in Field-Based Settings
Spring 2016, Texas A&M University-Commerce
ECE 366 Learning Environments
ECE 358 Language Acquisition & Development in Early Childhood Education
ECE 536 Literacy Development in the Early Years
ELED 447 Teacher Inquiry Projects and Assessment in Field-Based Setting
Fall 2015, Texas A&M University-Commerce
ECE 460 Early Childhood Curriculum
RDG 448 Characteristics and Challenges of English Language Learners in Field Based Setting
ECE 358 Language Acquisition & Development in Early Childhood Education
ECE 358 Language Acquisition & Development in Early Childhood Education
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SERVICE |
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National |
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2020-present |
US PREP Curriculum Design committee-Social Studies |
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2019-present |
Proposal Committee (NAEYC) |
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System |
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2020-present |
We Teach Texas COP Representative-Clinical Teaching |
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2017, 2020 |
Participated in the Chancellor’s Summit |
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University |
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2021-present |
Pride Pathway Competency-Base Program Design Committee |
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2020-present |
TAMUC Civility Small Group |
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2020-present |
ACUE: Effective Online Teaching Practices: Cohort B |
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2020-present |
Advisor for honor student’s thesis, Britni Sanchez |
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2018-2021 |
Advisor for honor student’s thesis, Adeline Shastid Recipient of the degree of BSIS with Highest Honors |
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2018-present |
Judge at the A&M-Commerce Annual Research Symposium |
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2017 |
Collaboration with Gee Library- Bill Martin Jr Library display |
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Department
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2022-present |
Co-chair, A-J TEA Committee |
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2022-present |
Department Policies and Appeals Committee |
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Fall 2021 |
Search Committee, R-043742 Assistant Professional Track – Bilingual/ESL Education |
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Summer 2021 |
Search Committee Chair, Adjunct Instructor, Shannon Manley |
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2020-present |
edTPA pilot program-supporting teacher candidates |
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2020-present |
Co-center coordinator East TX Center |
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2020-2021 |
Dissertation Committee, Kimberly Bassa, THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CLASSROOM QUALITY AND VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT IN PREKINDERGARTEN STUDENTS IN URBAN SETTINGS |
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2021 |
Graduate representative for dissertation research proposal, Claudia Saenz READING ACHIEVEMENT OF THIRD GRADE ENGLISH LEARNERS AND Low-socioeconomic STUDENTS IN TITLE I AND NON-TITLE I SCHOOLS |
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2020-present |
ECE Grant Committee |
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2020 |
Graduate representative for dissertation proposal |
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2019 |
Search committee member, C & I position |
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2019-present |
edTPA course alignment planning committee |
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2019 |
Judge at the A&M-Commerce Annual Research Symposium |
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2019-present |
Faculty advisor for Kappa Delta Pi (professional student organization) |
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2018-present |
Dissertation Committee, Kimberlee Bassa |
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2018 |
Recruitment at Paris Junior College |
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2018 |
Graduate representative for a proposal defense |
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2018 |
Served on an Academic Dishonesty Hearing Panel |
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2018 |
Assisted with Professional Development Day-Mesquite Metroplex |
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2017-present |
Career development with residents |
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2017 |
Resident awarded Clinical Teacher of the Year”, TX Directors of Field Experience |
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2017 |
Search committee member, C & I position, Sarah Guthrie |
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2017 |
Bill Mart Jr Memorial Symposium planning committee-Vendors |
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2017-present |
Bill Martin Jr Library Curator |
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2017-present |
EC-3 degree program planning committee |
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2017-present |
Assess ECE master’s program comprehensive exams |
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2016-present |
ECE 460 Course Coordinator |
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2015-present |
Evaluate students for placement in the teacher certification program |
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2015-present |
Assist with student teaching placement interviews for Commerce ISD |
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2015-present |
Supervise pre-service teachers in the field |
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2015-2020 |
Mane Event |
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2015-2017 |
Volunteer for Bill Martin Jr. conference |
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Community |
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2020-present |
Clean up Commerce: Clean up litter by roads |
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2020-present |
Collaboration with Greenville ISD/TAMUC partnership |
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2020-present |
Collaboration with Commerce ISD/TAMUC partnership |
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2018-present |
Collaborate with director of the Children’s Learning Center |
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2018-present |
Volunteer at Greenville Christian School |
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2018-2020 |
Greenville Suzuki Strings Volunteer (Greenville ISD) |
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2017-present |
Serve on a committee to try out various technology platforms for videoing and reflecting with students in the field |
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2016 |
ASPIRE “The Road Ahead: Professional Development Partnership at Work” |
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2015 Summer |
Volunteer at the Oklmulgee Humane Society |
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2015 Fall |
Volunteer at the Northeastern Children’s Museum |
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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS |
- Kappa Delta Pi
- Texas Coordinators for Teacher Certification Training
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
- Texas Association for the Education of Young Children
- Southern Early Childhood Association
- National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators
- International Literacy Association
