معرفی
Aletta M. Sanders serves as an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at Ball State University's Teachers College, where she has been a dedicated faculty member since 2011, contributing to both teaching and research initiatives within educational psychology.
Her academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Elementary Education & Educational Psychology from Ball State University (2019)
- MAT in Elementary Education from Simmons College (2008)
- B.A. in Sociology/Anthropology & Psychology from Middlebury College (1995)
Dr. Sanders' research critically examines community-school partnerships and family involvement in education, with particular focus on how parental engagement strategies impact student outcomes. Her work on achievement motivation explores psychological interventions for at-risk youth facing socioeconomic barriers, investigating how self-efficacy and environmental support systems interact to influence academic persistence. This research bridges theoretical frameworks in educational psychology with practical applications for K-12 settings.
Complementing her academic role, she maintains active professional credentials as a Massachusetts State Licensed Educator for Grades 1-6, providing direct classroom experience that informs her scholarly work on educational equity and student motivation.
