Sophia Burch

Dr. Sophia Burch is a Professor of Educational Leadership at Northeastern State University (NSU), located in Tahlequah. She teaches courses such as action research, advanced educational measurements, teaching methods, and the Instructional Leadership Thesis/Capstone Experience. Her office is in Bagley Hall 106.

Education:

• PhD in Curriculum and Instruction (with a cognate in Science Education), University of Arkansas, 2010
• MEd in Early Childhood Education, Northeastern State University, 2005
• MA in Biology (Plant Ecology), University of Arkansas, 1992
• BS in Biology, Northeastern State University, 1994

Research & Teaching Interests: Dr. Burch focuses on the nature of science, science education for young children, assessment methods in education, curriculum design, and leadership in educational settings. She integrates practical experiences from her background in Montessori education, field biology, and state-level education outreach.

Professional Experience: She has extensive experience in Montessori education, including running a school for over a decade. Additionally, she served as an education outreach coordinator, developing water quality and safety programs, and worked as a field biologist studying plant ecology and the American Burying Beetle.

Labs/Teams: No specific labs or teams are mentioned in the provided text, but her work emphasizes applied research in education and environmental programs.