Pamela Powell
Dean of College of Education and Human Development Southern Utah University
- Cedar City UT
Specializing in early elementary education, curriculum and instruction, and reading education
Biography
Prior to SUU, Dr. Powell served as associate dean for the College of Education at Northern Arizona University. She holds the rank of associate professor and taught for nearly a decade before moving into an administration role. Outside of the university setting, served the education community through service on the governor-appointed Early Childhood Health and Development Board and the Early Childhood Research and Evaluation National Advisory Panel. And before entering higher education, Dr. Powell served as an elementary education teacher, earning her twenty-two years of practical experience.
Dr. Powell has been recognized for her service to students with several awards including the Caring for Children Award from the Coconino Coalition for Children and Youth and the NAU Louie Award, given to a faculty member each year for outstanding contribution to the university.
Dr. Powell holds a doctorate in curriculum and instruction with a focus on early childhood education from NAU, a master’s degree in reading education from Arizona State University, and a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and elementary physical education from Texas Tech University.
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Areas of Expertise
Education
Tech University
B.S. Education
Elementary Education/Physical Education
Arizona State University
M.Ed. Education
Elementary Education/Reading Education
Northern Arizona University
Ed.D. Education
Curriculum and Instruction, Early Childhood Focus
Accomplishments
Caring for Children Award
Coconino Coalition for Children and Youth
NAU Louie Award
The Associated Students of Northern Arizona University
Gold Excel Award in Feature Writing
Association Media & Publishing
Powell, P. J. (2013–2014). The dance of elementary classroom management (Gold Excel award in feature writing from Association Media & Publishing (2014). Educational Horizons.
Order of Omega NAU Faculty Member of the Year
Northern Arizona University
David A. Williams Award for Innovation
College of Education
Diversity/Leadership Award
NAU Commission on the Status of Women
College of Education Teacher of the Year
Northern Arizona University
Affiliations
- Governor’s Appointed Board: Early Childhood Health and Development Board (First Things First: FTF)
- Early Childhood Research and Evaluation National Advisory Panel
- Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
- American Association of University Women
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
- National Indian Education Association
- ASCD State Board Member At Large
- AzACTE State Board
- ⦁ CEEDAR ACEPP, Arizona Coalition for Educator Preparation and Practice
Media Appearances
College of Education and Human Development Names New Dean
SUU News online
2023-04-04
Dr. Pamela J. Powell has been named dean of Southern Utah University’s Beverley Taylor Sorenson College of Education and Human Development and will begin her appointment on July 1, 2023.
Research Grants
Peck Family Literacy Development Fund
Peck Family
2021-09-01
Fall 2022, Program Coordinator Pamela Powell
Building Tribal Early Childhood Education Capacity
W.C Kellogg Grant
2018-08-01
PI Pamela Powell with PI Chad Hamill
Articles
Expected data literacy knowledge and skills for early career teachers: Perspectives from school and district personnel
Experts.NauCynthia A. Conn, Kathy J Bohan, Nicole J. Bies-Hernandez, Pamela J. Powell, Shannon P. Sweeny, Lisa L. Persinger, Joey D. Persinger
2022
Using multiple and diverse academic and non-academic data sources is critical to accurately assess student learning. This requires teacher preparation programs and professional development offerings to integrate data literacy concepts. The present study gathered information through focus group interviews with school/district personnel about their expectations for pre-service and early career teachers in relation to assessment and data literacies. Participants endorsed the importance of aligning learning outcomes to appropriate assessments and teachers’ data use to inform instructional decisions. Findings also revealed the terms assessment literacy and data literacy are often viewed synonymously.
Early childhood experiences and their link to the life trajectories of children
Experts.NauPamela Powell, M. Munoz
2016-01-01
The early childhood years lay the foundation for the life trajectories of children. Appropriate and quality health, care, and education compose a trio of basic needs for children to assist them in a strong start in school and in life. Children who do not have basic needs met in these areas may suffer consequences long beyond the early childhood years related to deficits experienced during the years of birth through age 8. Children living in poverty are particularly vulnerable to the effects of early childhood deprivation. The importance of appropriate healthcare, childcare, and education are vital to the growing child. Developmentally appropriate ways of meeting the child and his needs are also important to the nurturance of young children’s intellect and developing personalities.
Student Conduct, Attendance, and Discipline
The SAGE Guide to Educational Leadership and ManagementClaire E. Schonaerts, Pamela J. Powell
In light of the challenges educational leaders face in the 21st century, three essential components for building school safety and stability emerge. Educational leaders must be concerned with student conduct, attendance, and discipline.
Courses
ECI 602: Advanced Children’s Literature
Reviews the development of children's literature, past to present; types and characteristics of literature written for children; major award winners; practical uses in the classroom. Northern Arizona University
