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Allen Trent is a Full Professor of Elementary & Early Childhood Education at the University of Wyoming’s College of Education, affiliated with the Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education and the School of Teacher Education. He holds a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University (2000) and has served in leadership roles including Associate Dean (2011–2013) and Department Chair (2005–2009). His research focuses on multicultural education, arts-integrated curricula, qualitative research, and teacher education innovation.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Curriculum, Instruction & Professional Development, The Ohio State University, 2000
- M.S. in Teaching, University of Dayton, 1992
- B.S. in Public Relations, Eastern Kentucky University, 1986
Research Interests:
- Arts integration in elementary education
- Teacher collaboration and professional development
- Action research methodologies
- Democracy in teacher education
His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, such as the We Are Wyoming project, which uses art to engage students in place-based learning. Trent’s articles explore topics like curriculum design, validity in qualitative research, and educator autonomy.
Awards:
- University of Wyoming Honorary Faculty Marshal (2023)
- Lantz Distinguished Professorship (2013–2015)
- Multple “Top Prof” awards from student organizations
Advising and Grants: Trent has led grants totaling over $100k, including the We Are Wyoming project funded by the Wyoming Cultural Trust. He has advised educators through the Wyoming Teacher Policy Institute and facilitated action research groups in schools.
Labs/Teams: Active in the University of Wyoming’s Public Art and Community Symposium, and collaborates with organizations like the Wyoming Alliance for Arts Education.
