Honilynn Hendricks

Honilynn Hendricks serves in multiple key roles at Wayne State University's College of Education:

• Assistant Professor of Teaching in Early Childhood Education
• Director of the College of Education Early Childhood Center
• Instructional Coach for student teachers placed at the COE-ECC

She teaches ELE6080: Intentional and Inclusive Teaching: The Preschool Learning Environment across multiple terms (Winter 2025, Winter 2024, Fall 2023) and maintains office hours 8:00am-4:00pm at the Early Childhood Center, University Tower, 4500 Cass, Suite 1, Detroit.

Honilynn Hendricks' educational background includes:

• M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education from Oakland University (2013)
• B.S. in Education, specializing in Child and Family Development, from Bowling Green State University (1995)

Her research centers on critical early childhood domains:

• Early Childhood Development from birth through age 8
• Social and Emotional Development in Early Childhood
• Evidence-based Teacher Training and Coaching methodologies
• Educational Leadership frameworks for early learning environments

Hendricks mentors COE student teachers through structured coaching and co-requisite coursework, while her professional development record demonstrates significant field impact through conference presentations and institutional trainings. She directs the College of Education Early Childhood Center as a living laboratory for teacher preparation, community outreach, and applied research in urban early childhood settings.