Education

• Ed.D., University of Kentucky
• I.M.A., University of South Carolina
• B.A., University of South Carolina

Research & Academic Interests

• Social studies education
• Educator preparation
• Qualitative research

Publications

• Townsend, J. S., Hodge, C., Yow, S., & Cox, W. (2024). Mapping in Two and Three Dimensions: Second graders use schoolground explorations, mapping software, and a local photography/drone business to create schoolground models. Science and Children, 61(5), 70–73. https://doi.org/10.1080/00368148.2024.2385962
• Yow, S. (2023, August 1). Strong Family and School Partnerships: A Cornerstone for Student Success. EKU Online. https://ekuonline.eku.edu/blog/education/strong-family-and-school-partnerships-a-cornerstone-for-student-success/
• Zuccaro, E.L.; Yow, S.H.; and Mullins, R. (2021). The Quality Literature Quadrant (QLQ): A Reflective Tool for Examining Stereotypes in Texts. Pedagogicon Conference Proceedings. 4. https://encompass.eku.edu/pedagogicon/2020/specialaudiences/4
• Yow, S.H. (2020). Using a Balanced Formative and Summative Assessment Model of Teaching to Improve Student Learning Outcomes. Pedagogicon Conference Proceedings. 4. https://encompass.eku.edu/pedagogicon/2019/guidinggrading/4
• Hodge C., Cox, W., Yow, S. and Townsend S. (2019, October 3). Using the Schoolgrounds and Drones to Stimulate Second-Graders’ Understanding of Maps and the Map-Making Process. NAPDS. https://napds.org/category/stories-from-the-field/

Associations, Affiliations & Work History

• American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education

• National Council for the Social Studies
• National Council for Geographic Education

Awards & Accolades

• College of Education Faculty Teaching Award, Eastern Kentucky University, 2020-2021
• Inclusive Excellence in Teaching Award, Eastern Kentucky University, 2020-2021