Amy Roberts

Amy Roberts is an Associate Professor of Elementary & Early Childhood Education at the School of Teacher Education, College of Education, University of Wyoming. She holds a Ph.D. in Education from Indiana University (1996), an M.A. in Education from Portland State University (1991), and a B.S. in Education from Indiana University (1986). Her research focuses on intercultural education, teacher well-being during online learning, global citizenship, and study abroad programs. She also explores environmental health risks affecting children, such as lead exposure in urban residential areas.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Education, Indiana University, 1996
• M.A. in Education, Portland State University, 1991
• B.S. in Education, Indiana University, 1986

Research Interests:

Dr. Roberts bridges global educational practices with societal challenges. Her work emphasizes teacher resilience, cross-cultural competency, and innovative pedagogical strategies like flipped classrooms and problem-based learning. She investigates the psychological impact of online teaching during crises, such as the pandemic, and the role of intercultural communication in mitigating study abroad-related stress. Her environmental health studies aim to reduce childhood lead exposure through housing risk analysis.

Advising & Grants:

No advisees or grants explicitly mentioned in available texts. Her work is primarily funded through institutional and collaborative research initiatives.

Labs/Teams:

No specific labs or research teams highlighted in the provided data. Her collaborations likely include international education partners and environmental health researchers.