EDUCATION
| Ph.D. | Early Childhood Education | University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) |
| M.Ed. | Educational Leadership | Lehigh University |
| B.S. | Elementary Education | Shippensburg University |
| Dual Certification | Birth-3rd & K-6 | Pennsylvania & Alabama |
AWARDS AND HONORS
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Outstanding Doctoral Student, UAB |
| 2023 | College of Educationās Nellie MCrory Service Award |
| 2024 | Exemplary Alumni, Early Childhood Education, UAB |
| 2024 | College of Educationās Nellie MCrory Teaching Award |
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Early Childhood Curriculum
Teacher Beliefs & Educational Policy
Early Literacy & Language DevelopmentĀ
Practical Teaching Applications Birth ā 3rdĀ
CURRENT RESEARCH AND GRANT PROJECTS
- Early Learning Initiative: First Class Pre-K Program
- P3 Systems Development & Evaluation
- PDG5 Birth to Five State Evaluation
HIGHLIGHTED PUBLICATIONS
Kerch, C., Donovan, C. A., Maxey, A., M., Kerch. M. (2021). Navigating remote and online tools in elementary school: Effective instruction and tool function matter. Handbook of research on adapting remote learning practices for early childhood and elementary school classrooms. IGI Global.
Winchester, L., Hooper, A., & Kerch, C. (2022). Ease of restroom access influences fluidĀ consumption habits and health in classroom teachers. International Journal of OccupationalĀ Safety and Ergonomics, 29(1), 386-391. https://doi.org/10.1080/10803548.2022.2053346
Coleman, J. (Principal), Kerch, C. (Co-Principal), Donovan, C. (Co-Principal), Hodges, T. (Co-Principal), āTeacher Knowledge Measure of Foundational Reading Constructs,ā Sponsored by Alabama Department Of Ed ā ALSDE, State. $125,000.00. Funded. (October 1, 2022-September 30, 2023).
Kerch, C., Hooper, A., Winchester, L. (PI). Conscious Discipline Training Evaluation. (Awarded Spring 2019). Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education Exceptional Grant. $84,219.
