Education and Certifications
Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction, University of Arkansas-Fayetteville
M.S., Elementary Education, Missouri State University
B.S., Elementary/Early Childhood Education, Missouri Southern State University
Interests, Publications, and Presentations
Professional Interests
My professional interests are in the areas of early childhood curriculum. I truly enjoy working with young children and sharing in the responsibility of their early care and education. I have worked with preschool age children and have been a director of preschool aged programs. Through working with undergraduate early childhood development majors I am able to share my experiences to help insure a fresh supply of excited early childhood professionals.
Selected Publications
Tankersley, A. (2010). Discovering Curriculum Concerns of beginning Early Childhood Teachers. Childhood Education: Annual Theme 2010. 86, (5), 293-297.
Selected Presentations
Tankersley, A. (2009). Nursery Rhymes Everywhere! 41st Annual Crucial Early Years Institute. University of Missouri, St. Louis.
Tankersley, A. (2009). Budget Friendly Creative Play Ideas. KAEYC Conference. Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS.
Tankersley, A. (2007). Sensational Centers. Success by Six Conference, Joplin, Neosho, Carthage, Missouri
Research Interests
Play, early childhood curriculum, beginning teachers, support for beginning teachers.
