Dr. Susan Gilbert

Honors and Awards

• 2014, Professorate Award
• 2013, Certificate of Excellence-Los Angeles Academic Ctr
• 2012, Bridge Award
• 2010, Certificate of Excellence-Los Angeles Academic Ctr
• 2009, Certificate of Excellence-Los Angeles Academic Ctr
• 2007, Certificate of Excellence-Los Angeles Academic Ctr
• 2007, Professorate Award
• 2006, Certificate of Recognition

Publications

• Evans, S. Gilbert, S, & Doyle, T.. (2017). Discovering their identity: Using gender nonconforming picture books in early education classrooms. Literacy Today, 20-21.
• Doyle, T, Evans, S., & Gilbert, S.B.. (2015). Gender equity, identity and conformity in picture books: Teacher selection and use in the early childhood classroom. The International Journal of Early Childhood Learn, 21(2): 15-31.
• Gilbert, S. B.. (2012). Blue White Veil.
• Gilbert, S. B.. (2012). I write as I walk. 41: 171-179.
• Mvududu, N. & Gilbert, S.. (2008). Constructivism in early childhood. Blended curriculum in the inclusive K-3 classroom:. 61-90.

Presentations

• Gilbert, S. (2018). A culture of evidence: How one college's process helped shape the university's assessment system. Conference presented at the WSCUC Academic Resource Conference, San Francisco, CA.
• Gilbert, S. (2017). Discovering their identity: Using gender nonconforming picture books in early education classrooms. Conference presented at the International Literacy Association Conference, Orlando, FL.
• Gilbert, S. (2016). Empowering Young Children: Transforming EC Educator Gender Equity Practice. Lecture presented at the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators, Los Angeles, Ca.
• Gilbert, S. (2015). Gender Equity, Identity and Conformity in Picture Books: Teacher Selection and Use in the Early Childhood Classroom. Conference presented at the Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI.
• Gilbert, S. (2014). Gender Equity, Identity and Conformity in Picture Books: Teacher Selection and Use in the Early Childhood Classroom. Conference presented at the National Social Science Association, San Francisco, CA.
• Gilbert, S. (2011). Its a beautiful day in the neighborhood Parents come to school. Paper presented at the nternational Association of Laboratory and University Affiliated Schools Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
• Gilbert, S. (2010). Do parents matter? Understanding how our beliefs about families impact our teaching. Paper presented at the National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA.
• Gilbert, S. (2010). Minding Our Ps and Qs. Lecture presented at the California Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Long Beach, CA.
• Gilbert, S. (2009). The Early Childhood Teacher: Challenging Beliefs. Lecture presented at the National Association of Laboratory Schools Annual Conference, Memphis, TN.
• Gilbert, S. (2009). Foundations for Play. Lecture presented at the California Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Sacramento, CA.
• Gilbert, S. (2008). Online teacher preparation: Differentiating instruction. Lecture presented at the National Association for the Education of Young Children 17th Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development, New Orleans, CA.
• Gilbert, S. (2008). The Early Childhood Teacher: Challenges and Opportunities. Lecture presented at the California Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Long Beach, CA.
• Gilbert, S. (2007). Breaking the code: Making the standards work and play for young children. Lecture presented at the California Association for the Education of Young Children annual conference, San Jose, CA.
• Gilbert, S. (2007). What a difference a verb makes: Aligning curriculum with standards. Lecture presented at the NALS International Organization of Laboratory and University Affiliated Schools Annual Conference, Los Angeles, CA.
• Gilbert, S. (2006). Teacher Beliefs in a Changing World: Making a Personal Connection with the Standards. Paper presented at the 2006 NAEYC Professional Development Institute, San Antonio, TX.
• Gilbert, S. (2006). Constructivism in the Inclusive Classroom: Is there a role?. Paper presented at the CAEYC Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA.