Stephanie Little

Dr. Stephanie Little is an Associate Professor and Health & Physical Education Coordinator at Meredith College. Her work focuses on physical education pedagogy, teacher training, and developmental trends in dance education. She holds a Ph.D. in Physical Education Pedagogy from the University of South Carolina and multiple degrees in physical education from Western Carolina University and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Her research emphasizes trauma-informed teaching practices and strategies to integrate physical activity into K-12 curricula.

Education:

• Ph.D., Physical Education Pedagogy, University of South Carolina
• M.A.Ed., Physical Education, Western Carolina University
• B.S., Physical Education, Western Carolina University
• B.S., Aeronautical Studies, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Research Interests: She explores how childhood trauma impacts classroom behavior, develops dance education curricula for elementary students, and advocates for teacher training programs addressing physical activity needs. Her work bridges movement science with pedagogical practice.

Grants & Awards: No awards explicitly listed, but her conference presentations reflect active engagement in educational research communities.

Lab/Teams: Coordinates Meredith College’s Health & Physical Education program, collaborating with public schools in western N.C. for teacher training initiatives.