Biography

I am currently serving as Associate Professor of Education at West Liberty University. I have also taught at Bethany College, East Tennessee University, and Indiana University of Pennsylvania. My research interests include, but are not limited to, urban education, teacher recruitment and retention, and social studies education.

Education

Doctor of Education Curriculum and Instruction
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2007

Bachelor of Science in Education Social Studies Education 7-12
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2002

Master of Arts History
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1996

Bachelor of Arts History
California University of Pennsylvania 1993

Professional Experiences

Doctor of Education Curriculum and Instruction (2007)
Pennsylvania Professional Instructional Certificate 7-12 Social Studies Education (2002)

Most Recent Publications and Presentations

Professional Publications:

Rotigel, J., Gibson, J., and Shephard, E. (2006). Cohorts: How Do They Contribute to the Undergraduate Experience? Proceedings of the Sixteenth Annual European Teacher Education Network-Urban Education 2006 Conference, Leiden, The Netherlands.

Rotigel, J., Bossé, M., and Shephard, E. (2006). Understanding the Expectations and Needs of Non-Traditional Pre-Service Teachers: Findings from an Urban Collaborative Education Program. Proceedings of the Sixteenth Annual European Teacher Education Network-Urban Education 2006 Conference, Leiden, The Netherlands.

Rotigel, J., Bossé, M., and Shephard, E. (2005). Students’ Perspectives of Student Teaching and Field Experiences. The International Journal of Learning, 12 (4), 241-248.

International Professional Presentations:

Theaker, S. and Shephard, E. Pre-Service teacher perceptions of the implementation of a project-based learning experience in regard to increasing self-efficacy. Center for Inquiry: Researching Professional Practice Conference. Charleston, SC, April 2020 (Virtual Presentation due to Coronavirus).

Settle, K., Theaker, S. and Shephard, E. (2017, October) Project Based Learning Infused in a Teacher Preparatory Program: Promoting Autonomy, Critical Thinking, and Efficacy. Presented at the 2017 Clute International Conference on Education Las Vegas, NV.

Icard, A., Theaker, S. and Shephard, E. (2016, January) Invasion Day: Pre-Service Teacher Perceptions of the Implementation of a Project-Based Learning Experience. Presented at the 14th Annual conference of the Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, HI.