John Sutterby, Ph.D.

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John Sutterby, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching

Contact

• john.sutterby@utsa.edu
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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

Selected 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.