Dr. Cheryl R. Ellerbrock

Assistant Professor

(813) 974-1632

(813) 974-3837 Fax

ellerbro@coedu.usf.edu

Office: 302W

Mailing Address:

College of Education
Department of Secondary Education
University of South Florida
4202 East Fowler Ave., EDU105

Tampa, FL 33620-5650

Background

In 2007, Dr. Ellerbrock received her doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Florida. Her Master's degrees in Educational Psychology and Social Studies Education were also earned at the University of Florida. Dr. Ellerbrock’s Bachelor's degrees are in Social Science Education and Psychology received from Florida Southern College. Prior to joining the USF faculty in January 2008 as a secondary generalist, Dr. Ellerbrock worked for Hillsborough County Schools as a high school social studies teacher. She taught various courses including psychology, advanced placement psychology, geography, and American government.

Dr. Ellerbrock has consulted with numerous schools and private organizations providing workshops on culturally responsive teaching, professional learning communities, school-to-school transitions, classroom/large group management, and school reform. She currently serves as a mentor for the School District of Hillsborough County’s three Urban Teaching Academies (UTA) where she works high school students who aspire to be professional educators and their UTA teachers. She also served as a research consultant for the Helios Education Foundation.

Teaching

Teaching the Adolescent Learner, Classroom Management, Integrating Technology into the Social Studies, Middle School Social Studies Methods, and Classroom Practices are courses that Dr. Ellerbrock has taught previously. Dr. Ellerbrock has also supervised field experiences for preservice teachers.

Research/Service

Dr. Ellerbrock’s major research interests include the transition in and out of the middle level, secondary education and reform, supportive learning environments, classroom practices that promote developmentally responsive teaching, culturally responsive teaching, first-year teacher experiences, pre-service teacher education, and social studies education.

Dr. Ellerbrock is a member of the COEDU diversity committee. She is a member of the National Middle School Association, Florida League of Middle Schools, National Council for the Social Studies, Florida Council for the Social Studies, American Educational Research Association, and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.