Dr. Julie C. Parker
Overview
Education
- Northcentral University, Doctor of Philosophy (PHD), Education
- University of Southern Mississippi, Master of Science (MS), Early Intervention
- University of Southern Mississippi, Bachelor of Science (BS), Family Life Studies
Research Interests
My areas of interest and research link together, in that, my research focuses on assisting early childhood educators and early intervention professionals with enhancing their skills to teach young children, with and without disabilities, about overall development, emotional well-being, and creating community classrooms that are inclusive for all children.
Publications
| Year | Publications |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Goldstein, E., Burns-Nader, S., Casper, D., Parker, J. C. 2022. Examining the implementation of Child Life Services with facility dogs. Journal of Child Health Care |
| 2021 | Seitz, H. H., Parker, J. C., Hanna, H. 2021. Evaluation of a classroom-based health education intervention for preschool and Kindergarten children: A cluster randomized trial. Journal of Human Sciences and Extension 9(1):46-65. Download |
| 2021 | Schmitz, A., Burns-Nader, S., Berryhill, S., Parker , J. C. 2021. Supporting children experiencing a pediatric-sexual assault forensic examination: Preparation for and perceptions of the role of the child life specialist. Journal of Child Life. Download |
| 2019 | Cagle-Holtcamp, K., Nicodemus, M. C., Parker, J. C., Dunlap, M. 2019. Does Equine Assisted Learning Create Emotionally Safe Learning Environments for At-Risk Youth?. Journal of Youth Development 14(4):232-252. Download |
| 2015 | Herring, A., Parker, J., Peguess, R. 2015. The Gift of the Rhinoceros Beetle: A teachable moment on dying and death for young children. Journal of Education and Social Policy 2(5):5. Download |
| 2015 | Parker, J., Cross, G. 2015. Be smart, be active, be a leader: A health science curriculum and instructional materials for early childhood classrooms in Mississippi. . Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences 60(1):146-149. |
Extension Publications
| Year | Publications |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Parker, J. C. 2020. Tips for talking with young children (2 to 6 years old) about illness. . MSU Extension Download |
| 2016 | Parker, J. C., Cross, G. W., Briley, C. 2016. Be a Leader: Modeling Healthy Lifestyles for Young Children. Mississippi State Extension Download |
| 2016 | Hanna, H., Cross, G., Parker, J. 2016. Who Says Healthy Has to Be Expensive. Mississippi State Extension Download |
Graduate Students
- Jennifer Smith
- Jennifer Smith
- Stephanie Haney
Awards & Honors
- Teaching Excellent Award
Array - 2022 Ernst Brown Good Change Award
Mayor's Office- City of Columbus - 2022 Professional Research Award
Association of Child Life Professionals - Stennis Public Policy Fellowship
Stennis Institute - 2016 Social Science Research Center Fellow
Social Science Research Center
Society Memberships
- Association for Child Life Professionals
- CEC- Division of Early Childhood
- Council for Exceptional Children
- Mississippi Division of Early Childhood
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
