Amber Herrick

Amber Herrick is an educator specializing in Health, Nutrition, and Early Childhood Education at Fresno Pacific University. With a diverse educational background including an MEd in Early Elementary Education, a Montessori Certificate, and a BS in Manufacturing Engineering, she brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to her teaching.

• Subject Expertise: Health, Nutrition, and Early Childhood Education
• Education: MEd in Early Elementary Education from Loyola College Maryland; AMI Montessori Certificate; BS in Manufacturing Engineering from WPI
• Teaching Experience: Preschool teacher in traditional and Montessori classrooms; aftercare programs for K-2

Amber's research interests focus on fostering social and emotional health in elementary education. She believes that health in all its forms (physical, relationship, emotional, financial, spiritual) is key to a fulfilling life. Her approach to education integrates these various aspects of wellbeing to support children's holistic development.

With extensive experience in both formal educational settings and church-based education programs, Amber brings practical insights to her teaching. She has served as an Elementary Sunday School teacher and VBS leader since 2012, and previously volunteered as an art teacher in her children's classrooms.

• Personal Teaching Philosophy: "I love learning and teaching all ages."
• Key Focus Areas: Social-emotional learning, nutrition education, early childhood development

Amber actively applies her knowledge through her work at Fresno Pacific University, where she contributes to professional development courses for educators seeking to enhance their skills in health and early childhood education.