Cailin Kerch
Clinical Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education, Curriculum & Instruction
EDUCATION
| Degree | Area of Study | University |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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
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.
Ease of restroom access influences fluid consumption habits and health in classroom teachers
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.