Julie C. Parker, MS, CCLS
Instructor

Child and Family Studies
118 College Drive #5035
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5035
Phone: 601.266.4679 Fax: 601.266.4680
E-mail: Julie.Cooley-Parker@usm.edu

Education:

1999          MS      Early Intervention
                 The University of Southern Mississippi

1990          BS       Child and Family Studies (Child Life)
                 The University of Southern Mississippi

Certifications: Certified Child Life Specialist-1992-present (Child Life Certifying Commission)

Research: temperament and infant mental health as it relates to psychosocial experiences and relationships, and early intervention and inclusion for children birth to 3.

Service: Member of Bulletin Committee for Child Life Council, Reviewer for Focus (Child Life Council). Advisor to the Child Life Student Association.

Teaching:
CD 451/L - Infant Development
CD 378 - Hospitalized Child
CD 400 - Child Life Clinical Practicum
CD 477 – Developmental Disabilities in Early Childhood
CD 456 - Child Life Internship

Grants Funded:

Parker, J. C., Herring, A. L., & Burgess. A. S. (January, 2005). Southern Early Childhood Association Division of Development Grant. Links to Literacy. (Funded, $1000.00)

Grants Submitted:

Blackwell, A. P. and Parker, J. C. (April, 2006). Early Childhood Educator Professional Development Grant. U. S. Department of Education

Selected Publications:

Parker, J. C. and Burgess, A. (2006). Links to literacy: A literacy enrichment program for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Collaborations: The Official Journal of the Louisiana Early Childhood Association. 20-21.

Parker, J. C. and Burgess, A. (2006, July). Links to literacy: A literacy enrichment program for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. SECA Reporter.

Parker, J. C. (2003). Low Birth Weight Infants. In J. R. Miller, R. M. Lerner, L. B. Schiamberg, P. M. Anderson (Eds.), Human Ecology: An Encyclopedia of Children, Families, Communities, and Environments. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-Clio.

Presentations:

Parker, J. C. (2006, October). Infant mental health. Meeting the challenges as an early childhood professional. Louisiana Early Childhood Association Annual Conference, Alexandria, LA.

Parker, J. C. (2006, February). Creative activities from literacy for the preschool classroom. Pine Belt Directors Annual Conference, Hattiesburg, MS.

Parker, J.C. (2005, August). Exciting math and science experiences for young children. Staff Development Training Institute, Petal, MS.

Parker, J.C., Blackwell, A., Herring, A. & Mueller, C. (2005, August). Building blocks for healthy social-emotional development in young children. Project Prepare State Training Program, Jackson, MS.

Parker, J. C. (2004, May). Keynote Address. Guarding the hearts and minds of our children. Mississippi Early Childhood Association Regional Conference, Jackson, MS.

Parker, J. C. & Stanberry, A. M. (2000, May). Finding my way: A resource guide for parents of premature infants. Child Life Annual Conference. Boston, MA.

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