![](https://dev-education.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/Graduation-Icon.png)
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 |
![Award Icon](https://dev-education.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/Award-Icon.png)
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 |
![School Icon](https://dev-education.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/School-Icon.png)
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Early Childhood Curriculum
Teacher Beliefs & Educational Policy
Early Literacy & Language DevelopmentĀ
Practical Teaching Applications Birth ā 3rdĀ
![Project Icon](https://dev-education.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/Project-Icon.png)
CURRENT RESEARCH AND GRANT PROJECTS
- Early Learning Initiative: First Class Pre-K Program
- P3 Systems Development & Evaluation
- PDG5 Birth to Five State Evaluation
![Books Icon](https://dev-education.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/Books-Icon.png)
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.
![Open Book Icon](https://dev-education.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/08/Open-Book-Icon.png)