Dr. Leslie J. Couse (Ph.D., Syracuse University) career is dedicated to advancing the profession of education. As Executive Director of Engagement and Faculty Development, she directs programs that advance the professional success of faculty at the University of New Hampshire. Dr. Couse's earlier work focused the professional preparation of PreK-12 educators through increased access, knowledge, and opportunities. Her research coalesces around inclusive teacher education through interdisciplinary collaboration and technology to support early learning, and leadership development. Dr. Couse served as Chair of the Department of Education and as Principal investigator for multiple US Ed funded grants, including the UNH Teacher Residency for Rural Education (TRRE). She is lead editor of The Handbook of Early Childhood Teacher Education (Routledge, 2016), served on the editorial board for the Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education, and the Governing Board of the National Association for Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE).
Research Interests
- Inclusive early childhood teacher education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Leadership development
- Teacher learning and development across the career span
- Technology Integration in Education
Selected Publications
Buchbinder, O., Abrams, E., Britton, D., Bryce, J., Couse, L., McGaughy, J., & Rock, B. (2022). The Research and Engagement Academy: A Model for STEM Faculty Development. In S. Linder, C. Lee, S. Stefl, & K. High (Eds.), Handbook of STEM Faculty Development (pp. 279-290). USA: Information Age Publishing, Inc.
Humphreys, B. P., Kurtz, A. J., Portrie, C., Couse, L. J., & Hajnaghizadeh, F. (2018). Advancing Leadership Skills: A Multiyear Examination of LEND Trainee Self-Efficacy Growth. MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH JOURNAL, 22(10), 1377-1383. doi:10.1007/s10995-018-2582-2
Reagan, E. M., Coppens, A. D., Couse, L. J., Hambacher, E., Lord, D., McCurdy, K., & Pimentel, D. S. (2018). TOWARD A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTING THE TEACHER RESIDENCY FOR RURAL EDUCATION. In INNOVATION AND IMPLEMENTATION IN RURAL PLACES: SCHOOL-UNIVERSITY-COMMUNITY COLLABORATION IN EDUCATION (pp. 81-106). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Couse, L. J., & Recchia, S. L. (2016). FUTURE DIRECTIONS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER EDUCATION. In HANDBOOK OF EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER EDUCATION (pp. 379-387). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Couse, L. J. (2016). ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF YOUNG CHILDREN WITH DIVERSE ABILITIES AND DEVELOPMENTAL DIFFERENCES. In HANDBOOK OF EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER EDUCATION (pp. 257-272). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Couse, L. J., & Recchia, S. L. (2015). Handbook of Early Childhood Teacher Education.
Humphreys, B. P., Couse, L. J., Sonnenmeier, R. M., Kurtz, A., Russell, S. M., & Antal, P. (2015). Transforming LEND Leadership Training Curriculum through the Maternal and Child Health Leadership Competencies. MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH JOURNAL, 19(2), 300-307. doi:10.1007/s10995-014-1587-8
Banach, M., & Couse, L. J. (2012). Interdisciplinary Co-Facilitation of Support Groups for Parents of Children with Autism: An Opportunity for Professional Preparation. Social Work With Groups, 35(4), 313-329. doi:10.1080/01609513.2012.671103
Couse, L. J., & Chen, D. W. (2010). A Tablet Computer for Young Children? Exploring its Viability for Early Childhood Education. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 43(1), 75-96. doi:10.1080/15391523.2010.10782562
Banach, M., Iudice, J., Conway, L., & Couse, L. J. (2010). Family Support and Empowerment: Post Autism Diagnosis Support Group for Parents. Social Work With Groups, 33(1), 69-83. doi:10.1080/01609510903437383
Vernikoff, L., Schram, T., Reagan, E. M., Horn, C., Goodwin, A. L., & Couse, L. J. (n.d.). Beyond Urban or Rural. In Handbook of Research on Field-Based Teacher Education (pp. 256-279). IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-6249-8.ch011
