Joyce Eady Myers

Joyce Eady Myers is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Texas at Arlington. She specializes in early childhood and elementary education, with a focus on pre-service teacher preparation in both academic and field-based environments. Dr. Myers holds an Ed.D. in Early Childhood Education from the University of North Texas (2009).

• Teaching courses in social studies, literacy, and classroom management for EC-6 education.
• Active in program coordination and departmental leadership roles (e.g., Program Coordinator for EC-6 Program, 2014-2018).
• Research interests include pre-service teacher efficacy, STEM integration in early education, and literacy instruction.

Scientific awards include the College of Education Outstanding Teaching Award (2022), Teacher Educator of the Year Award (DAEYC, 2017), and multiple nominations for teaching excellence.

Her presentations and publications emphasize teacher feedback quality, spiritual development in early education, and innovative pedagogical strategies. She has served on numerous university and departmental committees, including the Dean's Budget Advisory Committee and ESL EC-6 Faculty Search Committee.