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Paula Thompson, Ed.D.

A headshot of University of Nebraska at Kearney professor Paula Thompson

Cille and Ron Williams Community Chair for Early Childhood Education, University of Nebraska at Kearney

Early childhood inclusive education, Early STEM, Teacher/workforce education and preparation

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Areas of Expertise

  • Early childhood inclusive education
  • Early STEM
  • Early childhood educator/workforce preparation
  • Partnerships

Biography

Paula Thompson is an associate professor in the Department of Teacher Education at UNK.

Thompson’s research interests include early childhood workforce preparation and well-being, with a focus on professionals serving rural communities. She also studies family engagement, early STEM implementation, child development, family advocacy, and special education.

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Media Coverage  

UNK faculty appointed to lead early childhood education efforts in Nebraska. (2025, Sept. 4). NTV. 

UNK part of $1.3M project to boost early literacy in Nebraska. (2025, Sept. 3). UNK News. 

‘This must change’: UNK initiative targets state’s early childhood workforce shortage. (2024, Oct. 29). UNK News.

Featured Publications   

“Worthy and Good”: Supporting the Head Start Workforce in Nebraska [Report]. Thompson, P., Daro, A., Sutton, K., & Gallagher, K. C. (2024, October). Buffett Early Childhood Institute.  

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