Eugenia B. Hopper

Eugenia B. Hopper serves as an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education within the Department of Education in the Spadoni College of Education and Social Sciences at Coastal Carolina University, where she contributes to teacher education and urban elementary pedagogy.

Her academic credentials include:

• Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with mathematics concentration from North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University
• Master of Science in Educational Psychology with measurement and evaluation concentration from Purdue University
• Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with urban elementary education concentration from University of North Carolina at Charlotte (2018)

Dr. Hopper's research critically examines teacher preparation systems, professional development frameworks, and working conditions affecting teacher retention in urban settings. She pioneers culturally sustaining pedagogy approaches to address systemic inequities in early childhood education, with expertise in assessment methodologies for diverse learner populations. Her work bridges practical classroom experience with academic rigor through evidence-based strategies for sustainable teaching careers.

With 11 years of public school teaching including National Board Certification and 4 years as an instructional coach, she integrates frontline educational insights into her scholarship. Dr. Hopper actively promotes wellness initiatives and develops children's literature to support holistic child development.