Curriculum Vitae

Christian Winterbottom, Ph.D.
University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA

Phone: 904-620-5329
Skype: mancinusa
Email: c.winterbottom@unf.edu

Education

Ph.D., Early Childhood Education, Florida State University, 2011
Dissertation: Japanese Immigrant Parents’ Views on Parental Participation in Early Childhood Education Settings in the United States

M.S., Early Childhood Education,Florida State University, 2007

B.A, English, University of Bedfordshire, Luton, England, 1995

Experience

Aug 2015 – Present, Assistant Professor, Department of Childhood Education, University of North Florida

Oct 2011- Aug 2015, Assistant Professor, Mansfield Campus, Teaching & Learning, The Ohio State University

Aug 2007-2011, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Florida State University

Aug 2007-2011, Director Child Care Training and Accreditation Provider Services, The Children’s Forum

March 2004-2007, Early Childhood Classroom Teacher/ Teacher Specialist, Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida

Aug 1999-2003, ESL Early Childhood Classroom Teacher, GEOS, Japan

Published Works

Chapters in Edited Books

  1. Winterbottom, , & Mazzocco, P. J. (2017) “Integrating Praxeology: Engaging Early Childhood Students in Service-Learning Pedagogy.” In Early Childhood Pedagogies: Creating spaces for young children to flourish, Editor Jane Murray. Routledge, United Kingdom, pp. 198-213.
  2. Winterbottom, C., & Munday, M.F. (2016). “Redefining Early Childhood Epistemology: Exploring Service-learning Pedagogy in an Early Childhood context.” In Service Learning as Pedagogy in Early Childhood Education, Theory, Research, and Practice. Edited by Heider. NY: Springer, 2016, pp. 15-31.
  3. Winterbottom, C., & Brunell, A.B. (2016). “Praxeological Education: What are the Teacher Perceptions of Service-Learning in Early Childhood Education in Ohio?” In Praxeological Learning: Service-Learning in Teacher Education. Edited by C. Winterbottom and V.E. Lake. NY: Nova Science Publishers, , 2016, pp. 93-103.
  4. Winterbottom, C., & Lake, V.E. (2016). “Introduction” In Praxeological Learning: Service-Learning in Teacher Education. Edited by C. Winterbottom and V.E. Lake. NY: Nova Science Publishers, , 2016.
  5. Nemeth, E.A., & Winterbottom, C. (2015). “Communities of Practice: Youth and Social Justice Service-Learning.” In Service-Learning to Advance Social Justice in a Time of Radical Inequality. Edited by A. Tinkler, B. Tinkler, J.R. Strait & V.M. Jagla. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing, pp. 297-317.
  6. Winterbottom, , & Lake, V.E. (2013). “Teaching Teachers To Use The Outdoor Environment.” In International Perspectives on Forest School. Natural Places to Play and Learn. Edited by S, Knight. London: Sage, 2013, pp. 146-158.
  7. Lake, E. & Winterbottom, C. (2010). “Expanding the Classroom Curriculum: Integrating Academic and Service-learning Standards to Improve Students’ Academic Knowledge and Increase Their Social Competency.” In Handbook of Curriculum Development. Edited by L. K. Kattington. NY: Nova Science Publishers, Inc., 2010, pp. 279-302.

Journal Articles

  1. Farley, K.F, Brock, M., & Winterbottom, C. (2018). Evidence-based practices: Providing guidance for early childhood educators. The Journal of Research in Childhood Education. 32(1), 1-13.
  2. Simpson, D., Loughran, S., Lumsden, E., Mazzocco, P., McDowall Clark, R., & Winterbottom, C. (2017). Talking heresy about ‘quality’ early childhood education and care for children in poverty. Journal of Poverty and Social Justice. DOI: TBD
  3. Simpson, D., Loughran, S., Lumsden, E., Mazzocco, P., McDowall Clark, R., & Winterbottom, C. (2017). ‘Seen but not heard.’ Practitioners work with poverty and the organising out of disadvantaged children’s voices and participation in the early years. European Early Childhood Education Research Journal. DOI: 10.1080/1350293X.2017.1288014
  4. Winterbottom, , & Winterbottom, S.S. (2016). Social justice: A case-study examining the influence of primary headteachers in two Manchester schools. Early Childhood Education Journal, 45(6), 755-768. DOI: 10.1007/s10643-016-0823-9
  5. Winterbottom, , & Mazzocco, P.J. (2016). Reconstructing Teacher Education: A Praxeological Approach to Pre-Service Teacher Education. European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, 24(4), 495-507. DOI:10.1080/1350293X.2014.975940
  6. Winterbottom, , & Mazzocco, P. J. (2015). Empowerment through pedagogy: Positioning service-learning as an early childhood pedagogy for pre-service teachers. Early Child Development and Care, 185(12), 1912-1927.
  7. Lake, E., Winterbottom, C., Ethridge, E., & Kelly, J.L. (2015). Reconceptualizing teacher education programs: Applying Dewey’s theories to service-learning with early childhood preservice teachers. Journal of Higher Education Outreach & Education, 19(2), 93-116.
  8. Winterbottom, , & Piasta, S.B. (2015). Does accreditation matter? School readiness rates for accredited versus non-accredited childcare facilities in Florida’s voluntary pre-kindergarten program. Journal of Research in Childhood Education. 29(1), 60-72.
  9. Winterbottom, , Lake, V.E., Ethridge, E.A., Kelly, L., & Stubblefield, J.L. (2013). Fostering social justice through service-learning in early childhood teacher education. International Journal of Education for Social Studies. 2(2) 33-53.
  10. Winterbottom, C, & Leedy, K. (2013). Minority voices: A case study of minority children and parents in a Manchester primary school. Early Childhood Education Journal. 42(5), 317-325.
  11. Winterbottom, , & Jones, I. (2013). National accreditation and its role in early education: An analysis of Florida’s gold seal quality child care program and licensing standards. Journal of Early Childhood Research. 12(1), 64-76.
  12. Winterbottom, , & Lake, V. E. (2013). Cultivating Leadership and Responsibility in Children.” Exchange. Vol. May/June 2013, 36-39.
  13. Winterbottom, (2012). Voices of the minority: Japanese immigrant mothers perceptions’ of preschools in the United States. Early Childhood Education Journal, 41(3), 219-225.

Books

  1. Winterbottom, , & Lake, V.E. (2016). Praxeological Learning: Service-Learning in Teacher Education. NY: Nova Science Publishers, Inc., 2016. 

Scholarly Presentations

National/International

  1. Winterbottom, C. (Apr 2017). “The Impact of Service-Learning in Teacher Education.” Accepted to the American Educational Research Association Conference, San Antonio, Texas, United (Chair)
  2. Winterbottom, C., & Ohlson, M. (Apr 2017). “What are the Teacher Perceptions of Service-Learning in Early Childhood Education in Ohio?” Accepted to the American Educational Research Association Conference, San Antonio, Texas, United
  3. Kocyigit, B., Jones, I., & Winterbottom, C. (Apr 2017). “An Exploration of Teacher-Child Relationships and Interactions in Elementary Science Lessons.” Accepted to the American Educational Research Association Conference, San Antonio, Texas, United
  4. Winterbottom, C., & Ohlson, M. (Oct 2016). “Virtual Mentoring: Preparing College and Career Ready Rural Students.” Presented at the National Rural Education Association, The Ohio State University, OH, United States.
  5. Winterbottom, C., Lake, V.E., Arrington, N.M., Butler, T., & Nemeth, E.A. (Apr 2016). “Praxeological Learning: Service-Learning in Teacher Education.” Presented at the Summit for Service-Learning, Savannah, GA, United States.
  6. Winterbottom, C., Lake, V.E., & Jones, I. (Feb 2016). “A Picture-Perfect Fit: Re-Connecting Praxeological-learning and STEAM in an early childhood classroom.” Presented at British Early Childhood Education Research Association, Midlands Art Centre, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
  7. Ohlson, M., Winterbottom, C., Possinger, M.S., & Badibanga, A. (Feb 2016). “The C.A.M.P.- K-20 Mentoring for the Next Generation of Leaders.” Submitted to the 39th Annual Conference of the Eastern Educational Research Association, Hilton Head Island, SC.
  8. Farley, K.F, Brock, M., & Winterbottom, C. (Oct 2015). “Approaching a Common Definition of Evidence-Based Practice in Early Childhood Education.” Poster Presentation at Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy’s Symposium on Children, Columbus, Ohio, United States.
  9. Jones, I., Winterbottom, C., & Lake, V.E. (Apr 2015). “Tiny Hands and Big Hearts: Kindergartners Learning, Serving, and Caring.” Presented at National Service-Learning Conference 2015: More Powerful Together. Washington Marriott Wardman Park, Washington C., District of Columbia, United States.
  10. Winterbottom, C., Lake, V.E., & Jones, I. (Apr 2015). “A Picture-Perfect Fit: Connecting Service-Learning and STEAM in an Early/Elementary Classroom.” Presented at National Service-Learning Conference 2015: More Powerful Together. Washington Marriott Wardman Park, Washington C., District of Columbia, United States.
  11. Winterbottom, C., Butler, T., & Nemeth, E.A. (Apr 2015). “Reconceptualizing Early Childhood Teacher Education through Service-Learning/Social Justice.” Pushing Beyond the Project: (Re)Defining Justice through Community Engagement. Presented at the American Educational Research Association Conference, Chicago, Illinois, United
  12. Winterbottom, C. (Feb 2015) “Competing Conflicts: Evaluating Early Childhood Student Perspectives on Children in Poverty.” Presented at British Early Childhood Education Research Association, Midlands Art Centre, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
  13. Winterbottom, C., & Mazzocco, P.J., (Nov 2014). “Preschool Teachers’ Views on the Root Causes of Childhood Poverty.” Presented at National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators, Omni Dallas Hotel, Dallas, Texas, United States.
  14. Jones, , Winterbottom, C., & Lake, V.E. (Apr 2014). “Better Together: Service-Learning and Common Core in the Elementary Grades.” Presented at Monumental: The 25th Annual National Service-Learning Conference, Washington Marriott Wardman Park, Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States.
  15. Lake, E., Winterbottom, C., & Jones, I. (Apr 2014). “Working with Early Childhood and Elementary Teachers to Promote Social Justice through Service-Learning.” Presented at Monumental: The 25th Annual National Service- Learning Conference, Washington Marriott Wardman Park, Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States.
  16. Mazzocco, J., & Winterbottom, C. (Feb 2014). “Pre-School Teachers’ Views on the Root Causes of Poverty and the Perceptions of Children and Parents Living in Poverty.” Presented at BECERA 2014, Midlands Art Centre, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
  17. Winterbottom, , & Mazzocco, P.J. (Feb 2014). “Praxeological Learning: Examining Early Childhood Education Teacher Programmes.” Presented at BECERA 2014, Midlands Art Centre, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
  18. Lake, E., Winterbottom, C., Jones, I., & Adinolfi, S. (Nov 2013). “Implementing Service-Learning in the Primary Grades.” Presented at NAEYC’s 2013 Annual Conference, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States.
  19. Winterbottom, , Lake, V.E., & Lin, M. (Nov 2013). “Reconceptualizing Outdoor Learning: Integrating Service- Learning with the Environment.” Presented at NAECTEAnnualFallConference,WashingtonD.C.,DistrictofColumbia,UnitedStates.
  20. Winterbottom, , Lake, V.E., Jones, I., & Adinolfi, S. (Nov 2013). “Praxeology: Service- Learning in Early Childhood Teacher Education.” Presented at NAEYC’s 2013 Annual Conference, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States.
  21. Winterbottom, (Aug 2013). “Minority Voices: Are the Voices of Ethnic Minority Children and Parents Being Heard in early years settings?” Presented at 23rd EECERA Conference: Values, Culture and Contexts, Tallinn University, Tallinn, Estonia.
  22. Winterbottom, (Aug 2013). “Praxeological Learning: Examining Early Childhood Education Teacher Programs.” Presented at 23rd EECERA Conference: Values, Culture and Contexts, Tallinn University,Tallinn,Estonia.
  23. Winterbottom, C., Anttila, , & Chen, C. (Aug 2013). “Culture, Community and Society II.” Presented at 23rd EECERA Conference: Values, Culture and Contexts, Tallinn University,Tallinn,Estonia.
  24. Winterbottom, , Malleval, D., & Olivera, C. (Aug 2013). “Majoring in Early Childhood Education.” Presented at 23rd EECERA Conference: Values, Culture and Contexts, Tallinn University,Tallinn,Estonia.
  25. Adinolfi, A., Lake, V.E., Winterbottom, C., & Jones, I. (Mar 2013). “Teach the Children Well: Promoting School Readiness Through Service-Learning in the Preschool Classroom.” Presented at Without Limits, the 2013 National Service-Learning Conference, Colorado Convention Center, Denver, Colorado, UnitedStates.
  26. Jones, , Winterbottom, C., Adinolfi, S.A., & Lake, V.E. (Mar 2013). “Service-Learning Projects to Connect Young Children with Nature.” Presented at Without Limits, the 2013 NationalService-LearningConference,ConventionCenter,Denver,Colorado,UnitedStates.
  27. Lake, E., Winterbottom, C., Jones, I., & Adinolfi, S.A. (Mar 2013). “Working with Early Childhood and Elementary Teachers to Implement Service-Learning.” Presented at Without Limits, the 2013 National Service-Learning Conference, Colorado Convention Center, Denver, Colorado, UnitedStates.
  28. Winterbottom, , & Leedy, A. (Feb 2013). “Minority Voices: Are the Voices of Ethnic Minority Children and Parents Being Heard in our Primary Schools?” Presented at British Early Childhood Research Association, Midlands Art Centre, Birmingham, UnitedKingdom.
  29. Winterbottom, , & Lake, V.E. (Oct 2012). “Incorporating Service-Learning in an Early Childhood Pre-Teacher Education Program.” Presented at 2012 Service-Learning & Community Engagement Conference, Columbus, Ohio.
  30. Winterbottom, (Feb 2012). “What are the Barriers Related to Language and Culture that Japanese Immigrant Mother’s Face in Making Decisions about Early Education?” Presented at British Early Childhood Education Research Association 2012 Conference, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
  31. Betawi, , Jones, I., & Winterbottom, C. (Sep 2011). “Teachers’ Credentials, Child Rearing Beliefs, and Preschool Students’ Social Skills.” Presented at European Early Childhood Education Research Association Conference, Lausanne and Geneva,Switzerland.
  32. Winterbottom, , Jones, I., & Betawi, I. (Sep 2011). “What are the Barriers related to Language and Culture that Japanese Immigrant Mothers face in making decisions about Early Childhood Education?” Presented at European Early Childhood Education Research Association, Lausanne and Geneva,Switzerland.
  33. Lake, V., & Winterbottom, C. (Jun 2011). “Service-Learning and Young Children: What it looks like, how to implement it, and the impact on children.” Presented at NAEYC’s 20th National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development, Rhode Island Convention Center, Rhode Island.
  34. Lake, V., & Winterbottom, C. (Apr 2011). “Preservice Teachers and Service Learning: The Academic Content Taught, Prevalent Type of SL Implemented, and Impact on Children.” Presented at American Educational Research Association Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, UnitedStates.
  35. Winterbottom, , & Lake, E.V. (Mar 2011). “Preservice Teachers and Service Learning: The Academic Content Taught, Prevalent Type of SL Implemented, and Impact on Children.” Presented at Marvalene Hughes Research in Education Conference, Florida StateUniversity,Tallahassee,Florida,UnitedStates.
  36. Winterbottom, , & Jones, I. (Sep 2010). “Multicultural comparison of the beliefs and practices of Japanese and American mothers.” Presented at European Early Childhood Education Research Association, Birmingham University, Birmingham, UnitedKingdom.
  37. Winterbottom, , & Jones, I. (Sep 2010). “Service-learning with young children.” Presented at European Early Childhood Education Research Association, Birmingham University, Birmingham, United Kingdom.

Local Presentations

  1. Winterbottom, C., Invited Presenter. (Dec 2015). “Praxeological-Learning: Service-Learning in Teacher Education.” Presented at Dean’s Education Advisory Council Meeting, Hicks Hall, Jacksonville, Florida, United
  2. Winterbottom, , Keynote Speaker. (Jun 2013). “Service-Learning: Engaging the Community and University Students.” Presented at Partner Agency Meeting, General Public. Richland Community ServiceCenter,Mansfield,Ohio,UnitedStates.
  3. Williams, , Sommers, R., & Winterbottom, C., Presenter. (Apr 2012). “A Chord Left Unresolved: Mandated Music Programs and State Standardized Test Score in Richland County, Ohio.” Presented at 121th Annual Meeting, The Ohio Academy of Science, Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio,UnitedStates.
  4. Lake, V., & Winterbottom, C., Presenter. (Jul 2009). “Integrating Service-Learning and Early Childhood Education.” Presented at One Goal Conference, Hyatt Hotel, Tampa, Florida, UnitedStates.

Funding

Funded Grants

  1. Winterbottom, C., Nicholson, J., & Ohlson, M. (April 2017). CAMP Osprey. University Of North Florida, Foundation Grant 2016. $21,000 (USD). Multi-PI Research
  2. Winterbottom, C. (November 2016). Study Abroad in Chester. COEHS Faculty International Travel Support $2000.
  3. Winterbottom, C. (March 2016). Praxeological-Learning: Service-Learning and Teacher Education Partnerships. Dean’s Education Advisory Council (DEAC). $2000
  4. Winterbottom, C. (October 2015). Study Abroad in Northern England. COEHS Faculty International Travel Support $500.
  5. Winterbottom, C. (November 2015). Study Exchange in Chester. International Center: International Faculty Grants Program. $2500.
  6. Ohlson, M., Winterbottom, C., Gregg, E.A. (October 2015). CAMP Ospreys: Creating lifelong leaders through service-based learning experiences. University Of North Florida, COEHS Faculty Support Grant. $1500 (USD). Multi-PI Research
  7. Donald Simpson, Winterbottom, C., Mazzocco, P.J., et al. (October 2013). “A Transnational Investigation of Early Education Practitioners’ Opinions about Child Poverty and its Prioritizing within their Practice” Society for Educational Studies. £4,050 (GBP). Multi-PI.
  8. Winterbottom, C. (June 2013). “Incorporating Service-Learning in Pre-Service Teacher Education Programs” Service-Learning Initiative: Service-Learning Grants Program. $3,000 (USD). Program
  9. Winterbottom, C., et al. (October 2012). Improving Outcomes for At-Risk Students through the Development of an Afterschool Peer-Tutoring Literacy International Poverty Solutions Collaborative. $50,000 (USD). Multi-PI Research Grant.
  10. Winterbottom, C. (June, 2012) “The 21st Century Minority: What are the experiences of ethnic minority children attending primary school in the north of England” Seed Grant, The Ohio State University, Mansfield. $5,500 (USD). Principal Investigator.

Awards

  1. Florida Campus Compact Award in the Engaged Scholarship Research Sector, 2017.
  2. Nominated for Outstanding Faculty Community Engaged Scholarship Award 2016-2017. University of North Florida
  3. Community Scholar 2016-2017. University of North Florida
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