John Sutterby, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching

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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

  • Ph.D., Multilingual Studies, University of Texas at Austin, 2002
  • M.A., Early Childhood Education, University of Texas at Austin, 1996
  • B.S., Early Childhood Education, University of Texas at Austin, 1989

 

Publications

  • 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

  • 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

  • Nwokah, E. & Sutterby, J. (2014). Early Childhood and Special Education. Advances in Early Education and Day Care, Volume 18. London: Emerald.

  • Patte, M., & Sutterby, J. A. (2016). Celebrating 40 years of play research (vol. 13). Lanham Maryland: Hamilton Books. (Ranked: Top 50%)

  • 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: Strategies 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.