Dr. Sam E. Gilbert, Ph.D., is a Clinical Assistant Professor, Elementary Education Program Coordinator, and TeachLive Coordinator at the School of Education.
Biography
Dr. Sam Gilbert received her undergraduate degree at The University of Mississippi in Elementary Education with a concentration in English and Science. She completed her Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Reading and Language Arts at the University of Mississippi.
Dr. Gilbert worked as a classroom teacher for four years and was awarded the 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year for her school. She served on a high-quality instructional materials curriculum committee and an exemplary unit writing committee with the Mississippi Department of Education. Gilbert also contributed to the development of Reading Universe by writing skill explainers and creating student practice activities using her knowledge in the Science of Reading.
Dr. Gilbert earned her Ph.D. in Elementary Education from the University of Mississippi. Her dissertation, Instilling Motivation, Embracing Mistakes, and Fostering Grit: Using a Rubik’s Cube in Elementary Classrooms, focuses on using a deliberate practice to teach grit and growth mindset to elementary students.
Dr. Gilbert is actively involved in the local community and currently serves as the Education and Scholarship Committee Chairman for the Junior Auxiliary of Oxford, MS, along with the Reading Pals Project Chair at Della Davidson Elementary School.
Education
BE Elementary Education, The University of Mississippi (2013)
M.Ed. Elementary Education, The University of Mississippi (2014)
Ed.D. Elementary Education, The University of Mississippi (2021)