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Brandy McCombs

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Brandy McCombs

mccombsb@nsuok.edu

  • Assistant Professor
    Curriculum Instruction BA

Office Location

  • Broken Arrow
    Broken Arrow Education 156
    (918) 449-6535

Bio

Dr. McCombs is a native Oklahoman born and raised in Tulsa. She attended Union Public Schools and was well prepared for her undergraduate studies at the University of Tulsa. While at TU, McCombs studied Psychology, Elementary Education, and fell in love with the Spanish Language. By studying abroad, her eyes and heart were open to cultures across the globe. Through vast classroom experience with the littles all the way through high school, McCombs realized her time as a student was not complete. She pursued her masters and PhD through the University of Oklahoma. She currently holds a master's degree in Educational Administration, Curriculum & Supervision and a PhD in Instructional Leadership and Curriculum with specialization in Early Childhood. Her Oklahoma Certifications include: Elementary Administration, Elementary Education, English as Second Language, & Spanish.

McCombs enjoys spending time with her husband of 26 years and her children. Most weekends you will find McCombs supporting her soccer players (& coaches) on the pitch - attempting to be professional and respectful.
Childhood Trauma (including best teaching practices)

Best teaching practices for diverse student population including poverty

Developmentally Appropriate Practice
Supporting and empowering teachers to have a trauma-responsive classroom

Supporting Multilingual Learners and their teachers as well

Classroom management & basic classroom organizational strategies