Dr. Kristen Shumbera

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Biography

Kristen Shumbera graduated from the University of North Florida with an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education. After teaching kindergarten, she pursued a Master of Education degree in Early Childhood Education, graduating in May 2007. With over ten years of experience in public school classrooms, she transitioned to Texas A&M University, where she is currently working on a Doctorate of Education with a focus on teacher stress and burnout. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Kristen serves as an academic advisor for several programs, including Aggie Aspiring Educators Rising, SLAM, and FADE.

Research Interests

Early Childhood Education Teacher Stress Burnout

Awards

#1

Candy 95 Morning Candy Teacher of the Year

#1

Fish Camp Namesake

Courses

EDCI353. Early Child Adol Educ EDCI354. Ed Adol Curr Design EDCI454. Curriculum Young Child RDNG351. Rdng Elem School RDNG461. Teaching Rdng Child Lit RDNG467. Rdng & Language Arts RDNG472. Tchwriting Elem & MS TEFB273. Intro Cltr Cmt Community Sch TEFB371. Dyn & Mgmt Mlcltrl Envrn TEFB410. Soc St & Hum El Ed TEFB413. Science Elem School TEFB471. Dyn & Mgmt Mlcltrl Envrn

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.