Kim Parsons

Kim Parsons, Ed.D., serves as an Associate Professor at Eastern Kentucky University, with her office located in Beckham Building, Room 227. She can be contacted via email at kim.parsons@eku.edu or by telephone at 859-622-3182, reflecting her active institutional engagement.

Her academic credentials demonstrate interdisciplinary depth:

• Ed.D. in Curriculum & Instruction, Literacy, University of Kentucky
• M.A. in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Literacy Specialist (P-12), Eastern Kentucky University
• B.A. in Education, Middle Grades Language Arts & Science, Northern Kentucky University
• B.S. in Dietetics, Eastern Kentucky University

Dr. Parsons' research centers on transformative educational practices, with Distance Education and Literacy Development examining how virtual environments shape literacy acquisition across diverse learner demographics. Her work in Metacognition investigates cognitive self-monitoring strategies that enhance learning efficacy, while Motivation and Engagement research identifies contextual and psychological drivers of student participation. Through the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), she develops evidence-based frameworks for improving pedagogical approaches in contemporary educational settings.

Though specific grant details remain undisclosed, her research profile indicates active involvement in educational innovation projects. Dr. Parsons' unique background spanning dietetics and advanced educational theory enables cross-disciplinary insights, particularly valuable for developing holistic student support systems that address both cognitive and physiological aspects of learning.