About
Michele L. Stites, Ed.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Education at UMBC. She holds a B.S. in elementary education from the University of Maryland College Park (1997), an M.Ed. in special education from the University of Maryland College Park (2003), and her Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction (Early Childhood Education/Special Education) from The George Washington University (2012).
Dr. Stites was classroom teacher for ten years (K-5 and special education) and has taught in multiple states throughout the US. Most recently she served as the Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) Specialist for a large school district in Maryland. During her years as a classroom teacher she focused on designing instruction that met the needs of all learners, utilizing embedded learning opportunities, and play-based learning. As the ECI specialist she mentored new teachers, wrote curriculum, and assisted in IEP development and execution.
Research interests
My research examines inclusive early childhood mathematics education and focuses on the themes of: 1) developing mathematics opportunities for all young children, regardless of developmental level and 2) examining inclusive instructional strategies for children with disabilities in general education classrooms.; 3) inclusive STEM
Teaching interests
Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Mathematics
Education
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EDD, Curriculum and Instruction/Special Education
— The George Washington University (2012) Early Childhood Teachers' Perceptions of the EducationalNeeds of Military Dependent Children
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MA, Special Education
— University of Maryland College Park (2003) Classroom Management in Inclusive Settings
- BS, Elementary Education — University of Maryland College Park (1997)
Grants and Contracts
- UMBC-Baltimore City MTF Program
Courses Taught
- Mathematical Methods in Early Childhood Education
- Assessment for Reading Instruction
- Internship Seminar and Issues in Early Childhood Education
- Accommodating Special Needs in ECE