Sophia Burch

Bio

Dr. Burch is a Professor of Educational Leadership. She teaches action research, advanced educational measurements (assessment), teaching methods, and the Instructional Leadership Thesis/Capstone Experience. Dr. Burch earned a Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction with a cognate in science education from the University of Arkansas. She also has master's degrees in both biology (plant ecology) and early childhood education. Dr. Burch is certified by the American Montessori Society as an early childhood (pre-primary) teacher. In addition to teaching in Montessori schools and running one for over a decade, she served as an education outreach coordinator for the state, creating and implementing water quality and water safety programs, and worked as a field biologist conducting plant surveys and monitoring American Burying Beetle populations. Dr. Burch's research interests include nature of science, science with young children and assessment methods.