Department of Curriculum and Instruction
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0606
Selected works of Sarah Montgomery are available in UNI ScholarWorks.
Mindfulness
Elementary Social Studies
Literacy Education & Integration
Service Learning
Critical Literacy & Digital Media
Professional Development School Partnerships
Teacher Inquiry
Classroom Management
Elementary Curriculum
Teaching Elementary School Social Studies
Methods of Teaching Content Literacy in the Intermediate Grades (3-6)
MAE in Elementary Education:
Issues & Trends in Curriculum
Analysis & Improvement of Social Studies Instruction in the Elementary School
Methods and Materials in Literacy Education
Mindfulness & Social Emotional Learning
Democratic Teaching Practices in K-16 Classrooms
Elementary Social Studies Methods
Service-Learning
Teacher Education
- Montgomery, S. E., VanDriel, M., & Vandendriessche, K. (2019). Mindfulness: Promoting peace in a Kindergarten classroom. Social Studies and the Young Learner, 32(1), 26-31. [National journal, blind peer review, 25% acceptance rate].
- Martín, N. M., Hageman, J. L., Montgomery, S. E., & Rule, A. C. (2019). A content analysis of thirty children’s picture books about ecology. Journal of STEM Arts, Crafts, and Constructions, 4(1), 83-120.
- Hageman, J. L., Martín, N. M., Montgomery, S. E., & Rule, A. C. (2019). Practical art projects related to children’s picture books about ecology. Journal of STEM Arts, Crafts, and Constructions, 4(1), 16-51.
- Weber, C.A. & Montgomery, S. E. (2018). The emergence of elementary citizenship education: Insights from Iowa’s rural schools, 1910-1935, Theory & Research in Social Education, [International Journal, blind peer review, 13% acceptance rate] DOI: 10.1080/00933104.2018.1501449
- Ooms, E.C., Wu, T.M., Kokemuller, A.R., Montgomery, S.E., & Rule, A.C. (2018). Arts integration into elementary science: Force and motion and natural disasters. Journal of STEM Arts, Crafts, and Constructions, 3(2), 77-100.
- Montgomery, S. E., Montgomery, Z., K., Vander Zanden, S., Jorgensen, A., & Rudic, M. (2018). Cultivating the collective: Exploring the American dream with sixth graders. Social Studies Research and Practice. [International journal, blind peer review, 11% acceptance rate].
- Montgomery, Z. K., Montgomery, S. E., Silbernagel, E., Epley Birtwistle, A., & Ayesiga, Y. (2018). “‘You’re not Latino, You’re American’: Heritage Learners of Spanish Navigate Issues of Cultural Identity in Higher Education.” College Student Affairs Journal, 36(1). [National blind peer-reviewed journal, 10% acceptance rat
- Montgomery, Z. K., Montgomery, S. E., Silbernagel, E., Epley Birtwistle, A., & Ayesiga, Y. (2018) “‘You’re not Latino, You’re American’: Heritage Learners of Spanish Navigate Issues of Cultural Identity in Higher Education.” College Student Affairs Journal. [National blind peer-reviewed journal, 10% acceptance rate].
- McCoy-Parker, K.S., Paull, L.N., Rule, A.C., & Montgomery, S.E. (2017). Challenging elementary learners with programmable robots during free play and direct instruction. Journal of STEM, Arts, Crafts, & Constructions, 2(2), 100-129.
- McCartney, E., Mochal, C., Boyd, V., Rule, A.C., & Montgomery, S.E. (2017). Reading nonfiction science literature with and without arts integration activities. Journal of STEM, Arts, Crafts, & Constructions, 2(2), 74-99.
- Cavanaugh, D. M., Clemence, K. J., Teale, M. M., Rule, A. C., & Montgomery, S. E. (2016). Kindergarten scores, storytelling, executive function, and motivation improved through literacy-rich guided play. Early Childhood Education Journal, 44 (6), DOI 10.1007/s10643-016- 0832-8 [International blind peer-reviewed journal, 18% acceptance rate].
- Montgomery, S. E., Miller, W., Foss, P., Tallakson, D., & Howard, M. (2015). Banners for books: “Mighty-hearted” kindergartners take action through arts-based service learning. Early Childhood Education Journal, 45(1), 1-14. DOI 10.1007/s10643-015- 0765-7 [International blind peer-reviewed journal, 18% acceptance rate].
- Kuhn, K., Rausch, C., McCarty, T., Montgomery, S. E., & Rule, A. C. (2015). Utilizing nonfiction texts to enhance reading comprehension and vocabulary in primary grades. Early Childhood Education Journal, 45(2), 285-296. DOI 10.1007/s10643-015- 0763-9 [International blind peer-reviewed journal, 18% acceptance rate].
- Bradford, K. L., Newland, A. C., Rule, A. C., & Montgomery, S. E. (2015). Rubrics as a tool in writing instruction: Effects on the opinion essays of first and second graders. Early Childhood Education Journal, 43(5), DOI 10.1007/s10643-015- 0727-0 [International blind peer-reviewed journal, 18% acceptance rate].
- Rule, A. C., Montgomery, S. E., Kirkland Holmes, G., Watson, D. C., & Ayesiga, Y. (2015). Professional development experiences of diverse participants during an African mask-making workshop. International Journal of Multicultural Education, 17(2), 135-157. [International, Blind Peer-reviewed Journal Sponsored by Eastern University of St. Davids, PA, USA].
- Mourlam, D. & Montgomery, S. E. (2015). iPads & teacher education: Exploring a 1:1 initiative in a professional development school partnership. Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education, 31(3), 107-116. DOI: 10.1080/21532974.2015.1021981 [National Journal, blind peer review, 30% acceptance rate].
- Montgomery, S. E. (2014). Critical democracy through digital media production in a third-grade classroom. Theory and Research in Social Education, 42(2), 197-227 [National Journal, blind peer review, 17% acceptance rate].
- Montgomery, Z., Ugoretz, S., Montgomery, S. E., Vander Zanden, S., Jorgensen, A. & Rudic, M. (2014). Reconsidering the American dream and U.S. Latino culture in a college Spanish service-learning course. Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education, 6 (1), 3-16. [National journal, blind peer review, 34% acceptance rate].
- Montgomery, S. E., Christie, E., & Staudt, J. (2014). Beyond Biography: Rethinking Women’s History Month to Inspire Civic Action. Social Studies and the Young Learner, 26(3), 10-14. [National journal, blind peer review, 50% acceptance rate].
- Montgomery, S. E. (2014). Re-envisioning social studies with the community school model of Elsie Ripley Clapp. Social Studies Research & Practice, 9(1), 154-164. [International journal, blind peer review, 7-9% acceptance rate].
- Rule, A. C., Montgomery, S. E., & Vander Zanden, S. M. (2013). Preservice teachers map compassion: Connecting social studies and literacy through nonfictional animal stories. Early Childhood Education Journal, Online First DOI: 10.1007/s10643-013- 0597-2 [International blind peer-reviewed journal, 18% acceptance rate].
- Rule, A. C., & Montgomery, S. E. (2013). Using cartoons to teach about perfectionism supporting gifted students’ social-emotional development. Gifted Child Today 36(4), 255-262. (National Sage Journal, blind peer review, 25%].
- Christie, E. M., Montgomery, S. E. & Staudt, J. (2012). Little by little: Global citizenship through local action inspired by Wangari Maathai. Social Studies and the Young Learner, 25(2), 8-11. [National journal, blind peer review, 50% acceptance rate].
- Rule, A., Montgomery, S., Tallakson, D., Stichter, M., Barness, A., & Decker, A. (2012). Teacher candidate attitude changes after experiencing an arts-integrated unit on Africa. Social Studies Research and Practice, 6(2), 15-31. [International journal, blind peer review, 7-9% acceptance rate].
- Montgomery, S. E. & Christie, E. M. (2011). A new take on New Year’s celebrations. Social Studies and the Young Learner, 24(2), 14-18. [National journal, blind peer review, 50% acceptance rate].
- Montgomery, S. E. (2011). Marva Collins’ method: Providing culturally relevant pedagogy. Vitae Scholasticae, 28(2), 34-50. (Special Issue on The Pedagogies of Black Educators). [International Journal, blind peer review, 33% acceptance rate].
- Montgomery, S. E., & Rule, A. C. (2011). Integrating the arts: Pre-service elementary teachers make African masks of six cultures for social studies lessons with primary grade students. Social Studies Research and Practice, 6(1), 89-109. [International journal, blind peer review, 11% acceptance rate].
- Rule, A. C., & Montgomery, S. E. (2011). Reflections of pre-service elementary teachers after learning about an African culture through mask-making. Social Studies Research and Practice, 6(1), 58-74. [International journal, blind peer review, 11% acceptance rate].
- Christie, E. M. & Montgomery, S. E., (2010). Beyond pilgrim hats and turkey hands: Using Thanksgiving to promote citizenship and activism. Social Studies and the Young Learner, 23(1), 27-30. [National journal, blind peer review, 50% acceptance rate].
- Goodman, J., Montgomery, S. & Ables, C. (2010). Rorty's social theory and the narrative of U.S. history curriculum. Education and culture: The Journal of the John Dewey Society, 26(1), 3-22. [International journal, blind peer review, 35% acceptance rate].
- Boyle-Baise, M., McClain, L., & Montgomery, S. (2010). Living one's civics: Making a difference through service learning. In M. McGuire & C. Bronwyn (eds.). Making a difference: Revitalizing elementary social studies. Washington, DC: National Council for the Social Studies.
- Montgomery, S.E. (2009). Why men left: Reconsidering the feminization of teaching in the nineteenth century. American Educational History Journal, 36 (1), 219-236. [National journal, double-blind peer review, 50% acceptance rate].
UNI Reaching Higher Ground Grant, 2012-2013
PATHWAYS ADVENTURES: Using Historical Documents to Develop Early Literacy, Library of Congress Primary Resources Project Grant 2011
PATHWAYS: Using Historical Documents to Chart the Past, Library of
Congress Primary Resources Project Grant, December 2010
Undergraduate Research Grant, College of Education, University of Northern Iowa, Creating Active Citizens: Children’s Literature Infused Service-Learning Initiatives, November 2010
ComServ Iowa Grant, Iowa Department of Education, July 2010
Undergraduate Research Grant, College of Education, University of Northern Iowa, Service-Learning in Iowa’s Elementary Schools: A Study in Training and Support for Teachers, April 2010
- 2020 Outstanding Honors Faculty Award, University of Northern Iowa
- 2017 Class of 1943 Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching, University of Northern Iowa
- 2017 University of Northern Iowa Summer Research Fellowship
- 2016 College of Education Summer Enhancement Fellowship, University of Northern Iowa
- 2015 Center for Educational Transformation Summer Fellow-Affiliate, University of Northern Iowa
- 2014 Pre-Tenure Summer Fellowship Award, University of Northern Iowa
- 2014 Apple Polishers Award, Student Admissions Ambassadors, University of Northern Iowa (Nominated by 2 students)
- 2013 Post-Secondary Educator of the Year Award, Iowa Technology & Education Connection (ITEC)
- 2013 University of Northern Iowa Summer Research Fellowship
- 2011 University Book & Supply Outstanding Teaching Award, University of Northern Iowa
- 2008 Kipchoge Kirkland Social Justice Award, College and University Faculty Assembly; Montgomery, S.E. (2008). "Democratic practice through critical media literacy in the social studies: Lessons from Youth Radio." Paper presented at the annual meeting of the College and University Faculty Assembly, National Council for the Social Studies, Houston.
National Council for the Social Studies - Early Childhood & Elementary Community
College & University Faculty Assembly (CUFA)
Iowa Council for the Social Studies
Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction, Indiana University, 2009
M.S.Ed., Indiana University, 2006
B.A., Magna Cum Laude with Honors in Psychology, Kalamazoo College, 2002
Université Marc Bloch, Strasbourg, France, 2000-2001