Clinical Assistant Professor
Program Coordinator
Early Childhood & Elementary Education
Contact Information
Autherine Lucy Hall
230-C 205-348-8105
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
- 2018 Outstanding Doctoral Student, UAB
- 2023 College of Education’s Nellie MCrory Service Award
- 2024 Exemplary Alumni, Early Childhood Education, UAB
- 2024 College of Education’s Nellie MCrory Teaching Award
Areas of Expertise
- Early Childhood Curriculum
- Teacher Beliefs & Educational Policy
- Early Literacy & Language Development
- Practical Teaching Applications Birth – 3rd
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 and Grants
- Kerch, C. J., Donovan, C. A., Ernest, J., Strichik, T., & Winchester, J. (2019). An Exploration of Language and SocialEmotional Development of Children with and without Special Needs in a Statewide Pre-Kindergarten Program. Association for Behavior Analysis International. doi: 10.1007/s43494-020-00002-6.
- 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 fluid consumption habits and health in classroom teachers. International Journal of Occupational 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), “Teacher Knowledge Measure of Foundational Reading Constructs,” Sponsored by Alabama Department Of Ed – 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.