BS Psychology, Child Development, Iowa State University
MS Child Development, Iowa State University
PhD Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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BS Psychology, Child Development, Iowa State University
MS Child Development, Iowa State University
PhD Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Areas of Expertise
Play, Creativity, Language Development & literacy in ECE; Math, Science & Social Studies in ECE; Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Bias Curriculum
Accomplishments and Published Articles
Nominee for Job Well Done Award, College of Saint Mary, 2017
Individual Governor’s Volunteer Award, Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service, 2016
Catherine McAuley Award for Teaching Excellence, 2014-15
Felton, M. & Cortez-Castro, D. (Work in process). Co-Editors of Re-Exploring Play and Playfulness in Early Childhood Teacher Education: Narratives, Reflections & Practices. Routledge.
Felton, M. (February, 2023) Staying the Course: Being an Advocate in Challenging Times, Affiliate Advisory Council Op-Ed), National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Affiliate Connections.
Felton, M. (April, 2022). Revisiting Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: Creating a Culture of Connection, Affiliate Advisory Council Op-Ed), National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Affiliate Connections.
Involvement
National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE) Governing Board Region 7 Representative
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Affiliate Council Member (2021-2023)
Southwest Iowa Make-A-Wish
Board & Volunteer; Early Learning Consortium Omaha Region Board Member
Metro Community College Early Childhood Advisory Board Member
Iowa Western Child Development Program Advisory Board Member
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