Amanda Cramer

HIGHLIGHTED PUBLICATIONS

1. Cramer, A., & Ponder, J. (2024, June 26). Using Incubation Labs to Support STEM Self-Efficacy and Identity. International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Annual Conference: Denver, CO.
2. Cramer, A., & Ponder, J. (2024, March 23). Exploring STEM Self-Efficacy and Identity in Teacher
3. Preparation Programs: An Examination of an Innovative STEM Methods Course and the Impact on Future Teachers’ Personal and Professional Growth. National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Annual Conference: Denver, CO.
4. Cramer, A. (2024, January 25). Building STEM Educator Self-Efficacy Through Regional Communities of Practice. Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC): Orlando, FL.
5. Cramer, A., & Ponder, J. (2023, November 17). The Art of Teaching in the Digital Age: Exploring an  Innovative STEM Methods Course that Promotes a Positive STEM Identity and a Strong Sense of Self-Efficacy in Early Childhood Educators. National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Annual Conference: Nashville, TN.
6. Cramer, A. (2022). Not All That Glitters is Growth: Cultivating STEM Identity and Self-Efficacy in Elementary Teacher Candidates Through the Habits of Mind. ProQuest Dissertations Publishing.
7. Cramer, A., & Ponder, J. (2022, April 12). How are you preparing the next generation of teacher educators and P-12 students to teach and learn in an ever-evolving world? The Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) Conference: San Diego, CA.
8. Cramer, A., Ponder, J., Marchant, C., & Donovan, L. (2022, April 13). The art of teaching in the digital age: Using technology, engineering practices, computer science, and digital literacy to support the construction of scientific knowledge and computational thinking.The Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE) Conference: San Diego, CA.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / ACTIVITIES

• International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
• National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
• National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
• International Coaching Federation (ICF)
• Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
• Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS)
• Associate Certified Coach, International Coaching Federation
• STEM Learning Ecosystem Steering Committee, Region 3
• Proposal Reviewer, International Society for Technology in Education Annual Conference 2024

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Amanda Cramer is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education at The University of Alabama, where she is dedicated to enhancing the educational experiences of preservice teachers. Her focus is on supporting future educators as they develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to create joyful and authentic learning experiences in early childhood and elementary classrooms. A significant aspect of her work involves preparing preservice teachers to confidently integrate STEM into their teaching.

Dr. Cramer serves on the Steering Committee of Alabama’s Region 3 STEM Ecosystem Team, a project of the Alabama STEM Council. Before joining the University of Alabama, she served as a STEM Integration Specialist for the Alabama State Department of Education, where she supported over 160 Math and Science Specialists across 11 regions in Alabama. In this role, she designed and facilitated professional learning for leaders and instructional coaches. She worked closely with Local Education Agencies to support strategic planning efforts for STEM within their districts and led teams to curate and create high-quality instructional resources for use in Alabama schools.

Earlier in her career, Dr. Cramer was a teacher leader and early childhood educator with Hoover City Schools and Mountain Brook City Schools, where she was instrumental in integrating STEM throughout the curriculum. Additionally, she is an Associate Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation.