John Sutterby, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
Bio
I have been here at UTSA for over 10 years. Prior to coming to UTSA I was a professor at UT Brownsville. I am teaching in the area of Early Childhood Education specializing in classes on children's play and play environments.
Teaching
- Play
- Creativity and Learning
- Advanced Play
- Action Research
Research Interests
- Play Environments
- Playgrounds
- Family involvement
- LGBTQ picture books
Degrees
- PhD. University of Texas Austin
- MA University of Texas Austin
- BS University of Texas Austin
Publications
Rubin, R., Abrego, M, & Sutterby (2021). Engaging the families of Els and Immigrants. New York: Routledge. Rubin, R., Abrego, M., & Sutterby, J. (2014). Less is more in elementary school: Stratagies for surviving in a high-stakes environment. New York: Routledge. Rubin, R., Abrego, M., & Sutterby, J. (2012). Engaging the Families of English Language Learners. New York: Eye on Education. Frost, J., Brown, P., Sutterby, J. & Thornton, C. (2004). The developmental benefits of playgrounds. Washington D. C.: Association for Childhood Education International. Jarrett, O., Stenhouse, V., Sutterby, J., & Patte, M. (2023). Play and social justice: Equity, advocacy and opportunity. New York: Pater Lang Patte, M., & Sutterby, J. A. (2016). Celebrating 40 years of play research (vol. 13). Lanham Maryland: Hamilton Books. (Ranked: Top 50%) Sutterby, J. A. (2016). Family involvement in early childhood education. Advances in Early Education and DayCare (vol. 20). Bingley,: Emerald. (Ranked: Top 50%) Sutterby, J. A. (2015). Sensitive Issues in Early Childhood Education. Advances in Early Education and DayCare. Emerald. Nwokah, E. & Sutterby, J. (2014). Early Childhood and Special Education. Advances in Early Education and Day Care, Volume 18. London: Emerald. Cohen, L., Waite-Stupiansky, S., & Sutterby, J. (2013). Learning across the early childhood curriculum. Advances in Early Education and Day Care, Volume 17. London: Emerald. Sutterby, J. (2012). Early Childhood Education in a Global Context. Advances in Early Education and Day Care, Volume 16. London: Emerald Sutterby, J. (Ed.) (2011). The Early Childhood Educator Professional Development Grant: Research and Practice. Advances in Early Education and Day Care Volume 15. London: Emerald.
