Rate My Professor Kitty Crawford

Crawford’s research interests encompass emotional dimensions of teaching, innovative literacy instruction, mentoring novice teachers, and humanizing online teaching practices. Notable publications include “Emotional Dimensions of Teaching in Elementary Education Preparation” (The Qualitative Report, 2021, with J. McBrayer and K. Fallon), “Shifting Beliefs About the Teaching of Reading: Teacher Candidates’ Responses to The Book Whisperer” (Reading Horizons, 2022, with M. Reidel), “School Leadership Support: Understanding the Experiences of Elementary-Level Teachers During a Global Health Pandemic” (School Leadership Review, 2022, with P. Wells et al.), “Help Me Before I Quit! Reimagining New Teacher Mentoring Programs” (The New Educator, 2023, with C. Toledo), and “The Art of Connection: Humanizing Teaching and Learning in Online Classes” (2024 book chapter, with H. Huling). She has presented at conferences including the Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers and the University System of Georgia Teaching and Learning Conference. Awards include a nomination for the College of Education Jack Miller Award for Teaching (2023), Regional Teacher of the Year (Duval County Public Schools), and Teacher of the Year (San Mateo Elementary School). Crawford contributes to service through editorial boards for The Qualitative Report and Journal of Teacher Education, conference proposal reviews, and university committees such as the Faculty Grievance Committee.