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PAST DOCTORAL STUDENT AND CHAIR OF DISSERTATION COMMITTEE

• Dr. Mohammad Alazemi 2020 - Assistant Professor, Kuwait University

• Dr. William Hooper IV 2019 - Assistant Professor, Montevallo University, Al: 2019 Deans Award & Department Award

• Dr. Shushan Vardanyan 2019 - Assistant Professor, Midland College Texas

• Dr. Cailin Kerch 2018 - Assistant Professor, University of Alabama

• Dr. Najla Albaiz 2018 - Assistant Professor, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia

• Dr. Laila Alkhyatt 2017 - Assistant Professor, Kuwait University

• Dr. Kim Sharkins 2017 - Director of Early Childhood Education, Montgomery Public Schools

• Dr. Tracye Strichik 2016 - Assistant Professor, Faulkner University, Al: 2016 Deans Award & Department Award

• Dr. Ahlam Alghamdi 2016 - Assistant Professor, Taif University, Saudi Arabia

• Dr. Katie Thomas 2014 - Classroom Teacher

EXAMPLES OF STUDENT COLLABORATIVE PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

Albaiz, N. A. E.^# & Ernest, J. M. (2020). Kindergarten teachers’ beliefs about and implementation of school, family, and community partnerships in Saudi Arabia. Early Childhood Education Journal, 48, 715-725. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-020-01091-z

Preskitt, J., Johnson, H. H., Becker, D, Ernest, J. M., Fifolt, M., Adams, J., Strichik, T.,^# Ross, J., & Sen, B. (2020). The persistence of reading and math proficiency: The benefits of Alabama’s pre-kindergarten program endure in elementary and middle school. International Journal of Child Care and Educational Policy, 14(8), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40723-020-00073-3

Kerch, C.,^# Donovan, D. A., Ernest, J. M., Strichik, T.,^# & Winchester, J. (2020). An exploration of language and social-emotional development of children with and without special needs in a statewide pre-kindergarten program. Education and Treatment of Children, 43, 7-19. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43494-020-00002-6

Alkhayat,^# L., Ernest, J. M., & LaChenaye, J. (2020). Exploring Kuwaiti preservice kindergarten teachers’ beliefs about using Web 2.0 technologies in their future kindergarten classrooms behavior. Early Childhood Education Journal, 48, 715-725. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-020-01036-6

Alghamdi, A.^# & Ernest, J. M. (2019). Teachers' beliefs about developmentally appropriate practices in Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Child Care and Educational Policy, 13(8). doi:10.1186/s40723-019-0064-7

Ernest, J. M., Nichols, A.^# , Alazemi, M.^# , Dixon, D.^# , Hafiz, F.^# , & Vardanyan, S.^# (2019). Childhood remembered: Reflections on the role of play for holistic education in Armenia, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the USA, and Wales. International Journal of the Whole Child, 4(1), 5-19.

Vardanyan, S.^# & Ernest, J. M., & Perkins, F. (2018). Cultural influence and language acquisition of a Syrian immigrant girl in Alabama. International Journal of Early Childhood Education and Care, 7, 42-51.

Alghamdi, A.^#, Ernest, J. M., & Hafiz, F.^# (2018). Teaching sustainable practices as part of a holistic education in the Saudi context. International Journal of the Whole Child, 3(1), 42-52.

Ernest, J. M. & Strichik, T.^# (2018). Coaching in childhood education: Using lessons learned to develop best practice for professional development. Excellence in Education, 7(1), 5-19.

Sharkins, K. A.^# , Newton, A. B.^# , Causey, C.^# & Ernest, J. M. (2017). Flipping theory: Ways in which children’s experiences in the 21^st century classroom can provide insight into the theories of Piaget and Vygotsky. International Journal of Early Education and Care, 6, 11-18.

Sharkins, K. A.^# , Leger, S. E.^# , & Ernest, J. M. (2016). Examining effects of poverty, maternal depression, and children’s self-regulation abilities on the development of language and cognition in early childhood: An Early Head Start perspective. Early Childhood Education Journal. Advanced online publication. DOI: 10.1007/s10643-016-0787-9

Alhghamdi, A. A.^# , Newton, A. B.^# , Sharkins, K. A.^# , & Ernest, J. M. (2016). A tale of three children: A funds-of-knowledge cross-cultural perspective with an emphasis on early literacy development. Mid-South Literacy Journal, 2(1), 2-13.

Sharkins, K. A.^# , Newton, A. B.^# , Albaiz, N. E. A.^# , & Ernest, J. M. (2016). Preschool children’s exposure to media, technology, and screen time: Perspectives of caregivers from three early childcare settings. Early Childhood Education Journal, 44(5), 437-444. DOI: 10.1007/s10643-015-0732-3

Albaiz, N. E. A.^# & Ernest, J. M. (2015). Between kindergartners’ stickers and adolescents’ fancy cars: How to build an autonomous generation. Childhood Education, 91(5), 342-350. DOI: 10.1080/00094056.2015.1090846

Ernest, J. M., Causey, C.^# , Newton, A.^# , Sharkins, K.^# , & Summerlin, J.^# , & Albaiz, N.^# (2014). Extending the global dialogue about media, technology, screen time and young children. Childhood Education, 90(3), 182-191. DOI:10.1080/00094056.2014.910046

Ernest, J. M., Thompson, S., Heckaman, K. A., Hull, K., & Yates, J.^# (2011). Effects and social validity of differentiated instruction on student outcomes for special educators. The Journal of the International Association of Special Education, 12(1), 33-41.

Ernest, J. M., Heckaman, K. A., Thompson, S. E., Hull, K. M., & Carter, S. W.^# (2011). Increasing the teaching efficacy of a beginning special education teacher using differentiated instruction: A case study. International Journal of Special Education, 26(1), 191-201.

EXAMPLES OF PRESENTATIONS AT PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS

2020, April - Kerch, C.^# & Ernest, J. M. Examining the relationship between teacher beliefs, prekindergartener’s self-regulation and classroom quality: Informing professional development. American Education Research Association, San Francisco, CA

2018, November - Alghamdi, A.^# & Ernest, J. M. Is it DAP? DIP? Or is it both? Thinking about early childhood practices in Saudi Arabia. Presentation at NAEYC. Washington, DC

2018, March – Hill, K.^#, Paul, J.^#, Rueda, K.^#, & Ernest, J. M. ESL Teachers as Coaches in Early Childhood Settings. Presentation at the TESOL. Chicago, Il.

2017, October – Paul, J.^#, Hill, K.^#, Smith, B.#, Rueda, K.^# , & Ernest, J. M. Best Practices Using a Reflective Coaching Model. Presentation at the SETESOL. Birmingham, Al.

2017, June - Ernest, J. M., & Hill, K.^# Using a Coaching Model to Prepare Teachers to Work with Dual Language Learners. NAECTE/NAEYC Professional Development Institute, San Francisco, CA.

2017, June - Hill, K.^# & Ernest, J. M. ECE and ESOL, Crossing Program Boundaries for Enhanced Teacher Preparation. NAECTE/NAEYC Professional Development Institute, San Francisco, CA.

2017, May - Stelzer, J., Klimesova, I., Ernest, J. M., & Gibson, N#. Importance of motivation on physical activity behavior and knowledge about benefits of physical activity. International Conference for Movement and Health, Olomouc, Czech Republic.

2017, Feb – Alghamdi, A.^# , Ernest, J. M., & Hafiz, F^# . Teaching for transformation: Children as agents of change for sustainable society. OMEP Regional World Conference, Atlanta, GA.

2017, Feb – Albaiz, N.^# , Causey, C., & Ernest, J. M. How developing a child’s autonomy can lead to sustainability. OMEP Regional World Conference. Atlanta, GA.

2017, Feb – Ernest, J. M., Strichik, T.^# , & Hooper, W.^# Working with state agencies to develop sustainable early childhood programs. OMEP Regional World Conference. Atlanta, GA.

2016, Oct – Albaiz, N.^# *, & Ernest, J. M. *, Causey, C.^# Let’s make autonomous generations: A look at the importance of context in moral development. OMEP, NAEYC Poster Presentation, Los Angeles, CA. *Unable to attend

2016, Mar – Sharkins, K.^# & Ernest, J. M., Newton, A.^# *, Albaiz, N.^# * Young children’s use of media, Technology, and screen-time. San Jose, Costa Rica. *Unable to attend

2016, Mar – Sharkins, K.^# & Ernest, J. M., Ledger, S.^# * Socio-cultural influences related to language, cognition, and social emotional developmental relationships. *Unable to attend

2014, Apr – Ernest, J. M., Summerlin, J.^# , Causey, C.^# , Sharkins, K.^# , Newton, A.^# , & Albaiz, N.^# Exploring global cultural views concerning media, technology, and screen time. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Association for Childhood Education International, Vancouver, BC.

2013, Nov – Ernest, J. M. *, Summerlin, J.^# , Causey, C.^# , Sharkins, K.^# , Newton, A.^# , & Albaiz, N.^# A Global Dialogue about Media, Technology, and Screen Time (MeTS). Presentation at the annual meeting of the OMEP, Washington, DC. *Unable to attend.