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Rebekah Epps is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in Agricultural Education & Advocacy at the Department of Community and Leadership Development, University of Kentucky. She specializes in integrating STEM into agricultural education, focusing on curriculum development, teacher retention, and student achievement, while also serving as a liaison for agricultural teacher licensure programs in the College of Education.
- Ph.D., Agricultural Education, The Ohio State University (2010)
- M.Ed., Agricultural Education, The University of Georgia (2000)
- B.S., Ornamental Horticulture, Auburn University (1998)
Her teaching portfolio includes courses like Curriculum Design and Assessment, Teaching Methods, Experiential Education, and graduate statistics, alongside advising the Agricultural Education Society. Research interests center on STEM integration, curriculum design, and teacher efficacy in agricultural education.
Key research trends across her publications include teacher retention strategies, leadership development, and the evolution of agricultural education curricula. Her work spans international contexts, such as Australia, and examines institutional factors like scheduling conflicts and program accreditation.
Dr. Epps is actively involved in academic governance as a Faculty Senate member and collaborates with organizations like the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Programs (CAEP). Beyond academia, she balances her role as a wife and mother, emphasizing work-life balance.
