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Dr. Erin Hamel serves as Associate Professor in Curriculum and Pedagogy at Winthrop University's College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences, while also holding dual leadership roles as Associate Dean and Executive Director of the Macfeat Early Childhood Laboratory School.
Her academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Early Childhood Education, University of South Carolina
- M.Ed. in Reading, Winthrop University
- B.S. in Early Childhood Education, Winthrop University
Dr. Hamel's research centers on transformative early childhood education practices, with documented expertise in culturally relevant pedagogy, early literacy development, inquiry-based learning methodologies, and emergent literacy frameworks. Her work bridges theoretical foundations with practical classroom applications, reflecting her prior experience teaching kindergarten and first grade in the Rock Hill School District before advancing to higher education leadership.
No information regarding graduate student advising or research grants was provided in available documentation.
As Director of the Macfeat Early Childhood Laboratory School, she oversees Winthrop University's flagship early childhood education facility which functions as both a model teaching environment and professional training ground for pre-service educators, directly supporting the university's mission in educational excellence.
