Faculty Profiles

Dr. Elizabeth M Blunk

PhD in Curriculum and Instruction

University of Texas at Austin, 1986

MA in Nutrition

University of Texas at Austin, 1978

BS in Home Economics

University of Texas at Austin, 1975

Chahin, J. (Principal), Blunk, Elizabeth M, Williams, S. W., Russell, E. Caminitos: Pathways to School Success for Children and Families, John G. and Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation, $15000. (Funded: 2010). Grant.
Blunk, Elizabeth M (Principal), Williams, S. W. (Co-Principal). Kindergarten Readiness in Preschool Children, Faculty Research Enhancement Grant, Texas State University, $3694. (Funded: 2007). Grant.
Blunk, Elizabeth M (Principal), Russell, E. Preschool Teacher-Child Relationships, Faculty Research Enhancement Grant, $8792. (Funded: 2006). Grant.
Russell, E. M. (Principal), Blunk, Elizabeth M. Preschool Children’s Peer Conflicts and Teacher Management Strategies, Faculty Research Enhancement Grant, $14507. (Funded: 2004). Grant.
Williams, S. W. (Principal), Johnson, A. E., Blunk, Elizabeth M. Impacting the Competence of Early Childhood Program Directors, Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board, State, $76968. (Funded: 2002). Grant.

Minney, D., Garcia, J., Alto-Belli, J., Perez-Brena, N. J., & Blunk, E. M. (2019). Socio-emotional learning and evaluation in after-school care: A working model. Journal on Youth Development, 14, 130–145.
Blunk, E. M., Russell, E. M., & Armga, C. J. (2017). The role of teachers in peer conflict: Implications for teacher reflections. Teacher Development, 21(5). https://doi.org/10.1080/13664530.2016.1273847
Morgan Russell, E., Taylor, A. N., Chavkin, N. F., Williams, S. W., & Blunk, E. M. (2011). Parent involvement and kindergarten readiness: An approach for success. National Science Foundation for SBE 2020: Future Research in the Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences.
Williams, S. W., Morgan Russell, E., & Blunk, E. M. (2009). Maternal separation anxiety in Hispanic and Euro-American mothers. Psychological Reports, 105, 1-3.
Blunk, E. M., Morgan Russell, E., & Williams, S. W. (2008). Pilot study of Hispanic mothers and maternal separation anxiety. Social Behavior and Personality, 36, 727-736.

Award / Honor Recipient: College of Applied Arts Achievement Award for Excellence in Service. 2019
Award / Honor Recipient: Alpha Chi Favorite Professor. 2016
Award / Honor Recipient: College of Applied Arts Award for Excellence in Service. 2015
Award / Honor Nominee: College Dean Nominee for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Service. 2014
Award / Honor Nominee: College Dean Nominee for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Service. 2013