LaDonna Atkins, Ed.D.
Professor
Education and Certifications
Ed.D. Curriculum & Instruction, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
Emphasis Area: Early Childhood Education
M. Ed. University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Oklahoma
Emphasis Area: Early Childhood Education
1994
B.S. Family & Child Development, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Oklahoma
1991
Experience
1999 to Present University of Central Oklahoma
College of Education & Professional Studies
Family Life Education, Human Environment Sciences Professor
1998 - 1999 University of Central Oklahoma
College of Education & Professional Studies
Family Life Education, Human Environment Sciences
Adjunct Instructor
1997-1998 Oklahoma City Community College,
Child Development Program, Adjunct Instructor
1997- 1998 Oklahoma Christian University, Department of Elementary Education & Early Childhood Education, Adjunct Instructor
1998 - 1996 Westminster School, Oklahoma City, OK
Fourth Grade Teacher
1996 –1993 Midwest City- Del City Public Schools
Kindergarten & First Grade Teacher
Honors and Awards
- Vanderford Teaching Award, 2018
- Neely Excellence in Teaching, 2018
- OKAEYC - Outstanding Service Award 2015
- Vanderford Initiative Award 2015
Professional and Community Involvement
- American Journal of Play Reviewer
- International Play Association United States, Board President
- The Association for The Study of Play
- Oklahoma City Community College Child Development Program Advisory Board
- Rose State College Child Development Program Advisory Board.
- Oklahoma State University/Oklahoma City Child Development Program Advisory Board
- Head Start State Collaboration Advisory Board
- Oklahoma Chapter of March of Dimes
Classes Taught
FMCD 2213 Child Development
FMCD 3723 Infancy & Early Childhood
FMCD 4874 Play, Curriculum & Program Development
FMCD 3813 Developmental Assessment
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