Susan Cress is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education. Personal interests include working within the local early childhood community in providing quality care for children and families. Research interests are in early literacy and best practice for early childhood educators.
Educational Background
Ed.D. University of Florida
M.Ed. University of North Florida
B.S. Appalachian State University
Classes Taught
Undergraduate courses taught
- Social Studies and the Family: Focus on Young Children
- Reading and Language Arts (Pre-k through Primary)
- Introduction to Early Childhood Education
- Early Learning Environments
- Infant Learning Environments
- The Early Childhood Educator
- Early Childhood Practicum
- Supervision of Student Teacher
Graduate courses taught
- Evaluation of Classroom Behavior
- Early Childhood Curriculum
- Seminar in Early Childhood Education
- Advanced Study in the Teaching of Reading
- Workshop in Infants and Toddlers
Research Interest
- Early childhood curriculum - Early Literacy
- Infants and Toddlers
- Quality Early Childhood Settings
University/Community Service
- Senate Executive Committee, University Faculty Council
- Program Evaluator, IUSB Childcare Center, Campus Initiative Grant
- Member, Search and Screen, School of Education Dean, 2011-2012; 2012-2013
- Chair, Search and Screen, Strategies Lecturer Position, School of Education, Academic Resource Center, Summer 2011
- Member, Senate Curriculum and Standards Committee, 2009-2011
- Member and Facilitator, Co-Teaching Committee
- Co-Chair, Senate PT&R, 2010-2011
- Graduate Task Force, 2011-2012
- President, Renaissance Academy Charter School School Board, 2011-present
- Community Coordinated Childcare, 2011-present
- Talk to Your Baby, Community Initiative, 2009-present
- Research subcommittee, 2009-2012
- Steering Committee Early Childhood Conference Committee, 2002-present
- Community Foundation Advisory Board on Early Childhood 2005-2010
- El Campito Early Childhood Center, Board Member, 2005-2011
- Secretary, 2007-2011, Staff Development committee