Amy M. Kay
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Clinical Associate Professor (Director of Child Development Lab)
Education
| Degree | Field of Study | Institution | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Language and Literacy Education | University of Georgia | 2010 |
| MEd | Elementary Education | University of Georgia | 1996 |
| BSFCS | Child Development/Early Childhood Education | University of Georgia | 1992 |
Research
My research has focused on the relationships established between families and teachers/homes and schools by co-creating a dialogic bridge.
Teaching
HDFS 4860/6860 "Child Guidance and Parent Education"
Outreach
Athens Technical College ECCE Advisory Board
University Childcare Advisory Committee
Early Care & Learning Strategic Action Team/E3Z Birth to Eight Team
National Coalition for Campus Children’s Centers Membership Committee member
Oconee County Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) Advisory Board
Current Classes
HDFS 4860/6860
Journal Articles
Kay, A., Neher, A., & Lush, L. (2010). Writing a Relationship: Home-School Journals. Language Arts, 87(6), 417-426.
Publications
Kay, A., Neher, A., & Lush, L. (2010). Writing a Relationship: Home-School Journals. Language Arts, 87(6), 417-426.
Holbrook, T. & Kay, A. (2007) Review of the book Qualitative inquiry: Approaches to language and literacy research for Journal of Literacy Research 39(2), 281- 288.
Kay, A. (2004). Review of the book Give them poetry!: A guide for sharing poetry with children K-8. Linguistics and Education, 15, 177-180.