Anya Kayne

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About

I have been teaching at SSU since 2014.  Working with college students as they develop into future leaders in our communities is a privilege.  I particularly love to support SSU students as they make meaningful connections about developmentally appropriate practices, develop positive strategies for supporting all children and families, and shape their own ideology about how to most effectively impact our communities.  In addition to teaching at SSU, I have taught elementary school in Sonoma County, coached teachers, designed curriculum, and worked as a parent educator. In my free time, I love to play tennis, hike with my family, and listen to SF Giants games.

Biography

• Elementary school teacher (2001 – 2009)
• Designed integrated curriculum and coached teachers. (2003-2013)
• Triple P parent educator to families struggling with challenging behavior. (2012-2021)
• Faculty, Early Childhood Studies at SSU (2014-Present)

Education

• PhD, Education, Walden University
• M.A., Education, SSU
• Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, SSU
• B.S., Human Development, U.C. Davis

Academic Interests

• Supporting families and teachers who struggle with challenging behavior
• Social emotional learning
• Resilience in children and families
• Designing effective, developmentally appropriate integrated curriculum that engages all learners
• Building critical thinking skills

Courses Taught

EDSS 418, EDEC 110, EDEC 160A/B, EDEC 178, EDEC 406, EDEC 408, EDEC 437, EDEC 478