Dr. Sandra Seipel

Associate Professor

Assistant Chair, School of Education and Director of Field Experiences

Education

• Ed.D Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis; University of Missouri
• Ed.S. Principalship; Northwest Missouri State University
• M.S. Educational Technology; Northwest Missouri State University
• B.S. Elementary Education/Early Childhood; Northwest Missouri State University

Courses Taught

Academic Interests

• Impact of Laboratory School on Educator Preparation Programs
• Quality Educator Preparation Programs
• Study Abroad
• Reggio Emilia Approach to Early Childhood

Scholarly Activity

Research and Publications:

• Seipel, S. & Seeger, V. (2024). Impact of the Reggio Emilia Approach through short term study abroad and the lenses of Lundy’s model: Space, voice, audience, and influence. Educational Considerations, 49 (3).
• Seipel, S. (2019). Stakeholder perceptions: The impact of a university based laboratory school on a campus-based educator preparation program.  International Association of Laboratory Schools Journal, 9 (1), p 13-17.

Presentations:

• Presenter (2023, July). “Authentic Community Experiences for Teacher Candidates.” Presented at the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators Conference, virtual.
• Co-Presenter (2022, October). “Community Partnerships Lead to Teacher Candidate Preparation.” Presented at the Teacher Education Council of State Colleges, Denver CO.
• Presenter (2021, July). “The Learning Journey of Children Through Provocations.” Presented at the International Association of Laboratory Schools International Conference, virtual.
• Presenter (2018, May). “Stakeholder Perceptions: The Impact of an On-site Laboratory School on a Campus-Based Educator Preparation Program.” Presented at the International Association of Laboratory Schools International Conference (IALS), Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.
• Co-Presenter (2018, May). “Leading Change by Inspiring Authentic Experiential Learning through Leadership, Mentoring and Intentional Professional Development.” Presented at the International Association of Laboratory Schools International Conference, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.
• Presenter (2017, May). “Successes and challenges of the multi-age classroom” Presented at the International Association of Laboratory Schools International Conference, Memphis, Tennessee.
• Co-Presenter (2017, May). “Impact through learning: Social justice begins with our children.” Presented at the International Association of Laboratory Schools International Conference, Memphis, Tennessee.
• Presenter (2017, March). “Successes and challenges of the multi-age classroom.” Presented at the Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals Conference, Osage Beach, Missouri.
• Co-Presenter (2014, February). “Student ownership of grades, behaviors, and relationships.” Presented at the Missouri Powerful Learning Conference, Osage Beach, Missouri.
• Co-Presenter (2012, February). “Finding our focus: Data driven instruction and school wide consistency. Presented at the Missouri Powerful Learning Conference, Osage Beach, Missouri.
• Co-Presenter (2011, February). “Engaging Students While Teachers Collaborate.” Presented at the Missouri Powerful Learning Conference, Osage Beach, Missouri.

Student Group Advisement

• Reggio Emilia Study Abroad

Other Professional Experiences

• Secretary, Missouri Association for the Education of Young Children, 2021-2023
• Treasurer, Missouri Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators, 2023-2026
• Reach Out and Read Coordinator, 2018-2026
• Reggio Emilia, Italy Faculty-Led Study Abroad Coordinator
• Reviewer, International Association of Laboratory Schools Journal, 2018-2021
• Reviewer, NAEYC National Conference proposals, 2019-2022
• Past President, NW District MAESP