Biography
Myra Watson lives in Clyde, NC with her husband and daughters. She is an Assistant
Professor at Ðǿմ«Ã½ in the Birth-Kindergarten Program and also
acts as the Director of Teacher and Professional Education in the College of Education
and Allied Professions. Prior to working full-time at Ðǿմ«Ã½, Myra worked as a kindergarten
teacher, pre-kindergarten teacher, home visitor, parent educator and kindergarten
transition coordinator. In her spare time, Myra enjoys reading, cooking, and trying
new restaurants.
Teaching Interests
Early Childhood Curriculum and Professional Standards, Reading and Literacy, Instructional
Practices in Kindergarten
Research Interests
Pre-service Teacher Dispositions, Beginning Teacher recruitment and coaching, Performance
Assessment in teacher education programs