Academic Writing and Presentations

Books

Fields, K., & Davis, J. M. (2025). From breakdowns to breakthroughs: 10 simple strategies to reduce disruptions and create trauma-responsive classrooms. Times 10 Publications.

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Ethridge, E. A., Davis, J. M., Winterbottom C., Beisly, A. H. (Eds.) (2020). Advocacy in education: Research-based strategies for teachers, administrators, and teacher educators. Nova Publishers.

Chapters

Davis, J. M., & Pearce, K. N. (2021). Developing a children’s literature course to facilitate pre-service teachers’ understanding of culturally relevant texts. In D. E. Hartsfield (Ed.), Handbook of research on teaching diverse youth literature to pre-service professionals (pp. 44-67). IGI Global.

Davis, J. M., Ethridge, E. A., & Beisly, A. H. (2020). Empowered educators: Lessons gleaned from the Oklahoma teacher walkout. In E. Ethridge, J. M. Davis, C. Winterbottom, & A. H. Beisly (Eds.), Advocacy in education: Research-based strategies for teachers, administrators, and teacher educators (pp. 3-30). Nova Publishers.

Journal Articles

Pearce, K. N., & Davis, J. M. (2024). Moving early childhood pre-service teachers full STEAM ahead: Experiences that integrate social studies. Dimensions of Early Childhood, 52(3), 32-40.
Davis, J. M., Pearce, K. N., & McDown, D. (2023). Guidelines for choosing appropriate picture books for integrating math and literacy instruction. The Oklahoma Reader, 59(2), 64-80.
Davis, J. M. (2022). Exit tickets as formative assessment in a university math methods course. Oklahoma Journal of School Mathematics, 9(1), 43-54.
Pearce, K. N., & Davis, J. M. (2022). Cultivating social justice during interactive read-alouds focusing on multiple perspectives. The Oklahoma Reader, 58(1), 43-51.
Cassel, D., & Davis. J. M. (2021). What about 10 and mathematical proficiency? Oklahoma Journal of School Mathematics, 8(1), 10-20.
Davis, J. M., Pearce, K. N., & Mullins, M. M. (2021). Missing boys: The limited portrayal of Black males in Caldecott books. Journal of Children’s Literature, 47(1), 10-20.
Pearce, K. N., & Davis, J. M. (2021). Fostering resilience through executive function. Dimensions of Early Childhood, 49(1), 14-18.
Beisly, A., Davis, J. M., Lake, V., & McCombs, B. (2020). Fear not early childhood teachers! You are already using algebraic strategies in your classroom. Dimensions of Early Childhood, 48(3), 20-24.
Davis, J. M., & Ford, A. (2019). An exploration of play that occurs with the introduction of loose parts. Play, Policy, and Practice Connections, XX(1), 3-6.
Davis, J. M., & Kelly, J. L. (2017). Encouraging family involvement in math during the early years. Dimensions of Early Childhood, 45(3), 4-9.
Davis, J. M. (2013). Toddler engagement in math through play at a child development center. Oklahoma Journal of School Mathematics, 5(2).

International Presentations

Riley, E., & Davis, J. M. (2019, April). Encouraging mathematics through the use of loose parts in toddler classrooms. International Infant Toddler Conference. Tulsa, OK.
Davis, J. M. (2013, April). Emergent math in the first five years. International Infant and Toddler Conference. Tulsa, OK.
Stubblefield, J., Davis, J. M., & Kelly, J. L. (2013, April). Making “sense” of art: Sensory and art experiences for infants and toddlers. International Infant Toddler Conference. Tulsa, OK.

National Presentations

Davis, J.M., & Fields, K. (2025, June). aDAPting teacher preparation programs to the changing landscapes of education. National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators Virtual Conference. Virtual.
Davis, J.M. (2025, June). Selecting picture books for math in early childhood and elementary classrooms using a children’s book analysis guide. National Council of Teachers of English and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Joint Conference for Elementary Literacy and Mathematics. Chicago, IL.
Davis, J. M., & Pearce. N. (2024, November). Choosing and using picture books in math in kindergarten and the primary grades. National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference. Anaheim, CA.
Davis, J. M., & Vincent, D. (2024, October). Scaffolding advocacy experiences into educator preparation programs. Teacher Education Council of State Colleges and Universities Conference. Saint Paul, MN.
Davis, J. M., & Pearce, N. (2022, November). Advocating for critical issues in early childhood education with graduate students. National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators Annual Conference. Washington, DC.
Davis, J. M., Rollins, T., & Cardenas, Z. (2022, November). Integrating advocacy in early childhood teacher education programs. National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference. Washington, DC.
Davis, J. M., & Cassel, D. (2022, February). Surveying pre-service teachers’ dispositions about math through emoji exit tickets. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference. New Orleans, LA.
Davis, J. M., Rosecrants, J., Patton, M., & Couch, H. (2021, November). Becoming play warriors: Advocating for the Oklahoma Play to Learn Act. National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators Annual Conference. Virtual.
Davis, J. M., & Cassel, D. (2021, February). Reimagining family involvement with Family Math Game Nights. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Virtual Conference. Virtual.
Ethridge, E.A., Davis, J. M., Pruitt, R., & Trombly, C. (2020, November). A tapestry of advocacy in education: Research-based strategies and implications for advocacy across the nation. National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators Annual Conference. Virtual.
Ford, A., & Davis, J. M. (2019, November). Pre-kindergarten play experiences with the introduction of loose parts. National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators Annual Conference. Nashville, TN.
Davis, J. M., & Ethridge, E. A. (2019, November). Advocacy in early childhood education: Lessons gleaned from the Oklahoma walkout. National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference. Nashville, TN.
Ethridge, E. A., Davis, J. M., & Winterbottom, C. (2018, November). Lessons gleaned from the Oklahoma walkout. National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators Annual Conference. Washington, DC.
Davis, J. M., Cassel, D., & Curry, C. (2018, November). Family math game night: Integrating service learning in a teacher education program. National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators Annual Conference. Washington, DC.
Davis, J. M., & Mullins, M. M. (2018, June). Where are the boys who look like me? The limited portrayal of African American males in children’s books. National Association for the Education of Young Children Professional Learning Institute. Austin, TX.
Davis, J. M. (2017, November). Standing up for developmentally appropriate practice: Stories of autonomous early childhood educators. National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference. Atlanta, GA.
Davis, J. M. (2017, June). Advocacy experiences of a pre-service teachers in early childhood education courses. National Association for the Education of Young Children Professional Learning Institute. San Francisco, CA.
Davis, J. M., & Kelly, J. L. (2016, November). Twitter 101 for teacher educators: The why, what, and how. National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators Annual Conference. Los Angeles, CA.
Kelly, J. L., Davis, J. M., & Ethridge, E. A. (2016, June). Advocacy in teacher education. National Association for the Education of Young Children Professional Development Institute. Baltimore, MD.
Davis, J. M., & Ethridge, E. A. (2015, November). Teaching outside the bubble: An examination of the characteristics and experiences of autonomous early childhood educators in an era of high-stakes accountability. National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference. Orlando, FL.
Davis, J. M. (2015, November). Experiences of early childhood educators who use constructivist approaches in an era of high-stakes accountability. National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators Annual Conference. Orlando, FL.
Ethridge, E. A., Kelly, J. L., & Davis, J. M. (2015, November). Advocacy in Teacher Education: Does it Make a Difference? National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators Annual Conference. Orlando, FL.
Ethridge, E. A., Davis, J. M., & Kelly, J. L. (2015, June). Engaging in state level advocacy: How pre-service and beginning teachers can start their journey and how teacher educators can scaffold that journey. National Association for the Education of Young Children Professional Development Institute. New Orleans, LA.
Davis, J. M., & Ethridge, E. A. (2015, June). David vs. Goliath: One teacher’s fight against high-stakes testing in an era of accountability. National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators Summer Conference. New Orleans, LA.
Davis, J. M., & Ethridge, E. A. (2014, November). Common core state standards and developmentally appropriate practice: Can they co-exist? (Featured Presentation). National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference. Dallas, TX.
Ethridge, E. A., & Davis, J. M. (2014, November). How to engage undergraduates in the daunting endeavor of advocacy. National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators Annual Conference. Dallas, TX.
Ethridge, E. A., & Davis, J. M. (2014, June). The destructive effects of high-stakes testing: A call to action for teachers and teacher educators. National Association for the Education of Young Children Professional Development Institute. Minneapolis, MN.
Davis, J. M., & Ethridge, E. A. (2014, June). Debating Common Core: Looking at both sides of the issue. National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators Summer Conference. Minneapolis, MN.
Ethridge, E. A., Lake, V. E., Kelly, J. L., & Davis, J. M. (2013, November). How teacher educators scaffold future advocates. National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference. Washington, DC.

Regional and State Presentations

Davis, J. M. (2025, March). Advocacy unlocked: Practical tips for educators. Multicultural Education Institute. Edmond, OK
Davis, J. M., & Vincent, D. (2023, November). Inspiring the noble profession through advocacy. Oklahoma Association of Teacher Educators/Office of Educational Quality and Accountability Conference. Broken Arrow, OK.
Davis, J. M., & Cassel, D. (2022, June). Writing and reviewing for the Oklahoma Journal of School Mathematics. Oklahoma Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference. Norman, OK.
Vincent, D., Cassel, D., Davis, J. M., & Mooney, A. (2021, November). Reimagining elementary and early childhood alternative certification. Oklahoma Association of Teacher Educators/Office of Educational Quality and Accountability Conference. Norman, OK.
Cassel, D., & Davis, J. M. (2021, March). Mathematics as a language? Multicultural Education Institute. Virtual.
Montgomery, S., Pennington, K., Davis, J. M., & Nelson, M. (2020, October). Advocacy in teacher education: A survey from the field. Oklahoma Association of Teacher Educators/Office of Educational Quality and Accountability Conference. Virtual.
Cassel, D., & Davis, J. M. (2019, June). Constructing tens: Strategies, standards, and learning. Oklahoma Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference. Oklahoma City, OK.
Curry, C., Davis, J. M., & Cassel, D. (2019, March). Family math game night: Student-faculty collaboration for transformative learning in teacher education. Oklahoma Research Day. Weatherford, OK.
Davis, J. M. (2018, September). Advocacy 101: Tips for early childhood educators. Oklahoma Association for the Education of Young Children Conference. Edmond, OK.
Davis, J. M. (2016, September). Math games to help children make sense of number sense. Early Childhood Association of Oklahoma Conference. Midwest City, OK.
Kelly, J. L., & Davis, J. M. (2016, August). Telling stories with technology: Using digital storytelling apps in the classroom for preservice teachers. iPadpaloozaOU. Norman, OK.
Kelly, J. L., & Davis, J. M. (2016, August). Telling stories with technology: Using digital storytelling apps in the classroom for in-service teachers. iPadpaloozaOU. Norman, OK.
Davis, J. M., Kelly, J. L. & Stubblefield, J. (2016, February). Being intentional with creative art. Southern Early Childhood Education Annual Conference. Tulsa, OK.
Davis, J. M. (2014, November). Patterns, patterns, patterns. Early Childhood Leadership Institute Conference. Tulsa, OK.
Davis, J. M. (2014, June). Dealing, rolling, and shuffling: Math games in early childhood. Oklahoma Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference. Tulsa, OK.
Davis, J. M., & Ethridge, E. A. (2013, October). The harmful effects of high-stakes testing and ideas for advocating against them. Early Childhood Leadership Institute Conference. Tulsa, OK.
Davis, J. M. (2013, October). Making sense of number sense. Early Childhood Leadership Institute Conference. Tulsa, OK.
Davis, J. M., Pickering, K., & Johnson, R. (2013, June). From chaos to calm: Transitions for toddlers and preschoolers. Western Arkansas Child Care Conference. Fort Smith, AR.
Davis, J. M. (2013, February). From themes to project-based learning: One teacher’s journey. Southern Early Childhood Association Conference. Mobile, AL.
Davis, J. M., Johnson, R., & Pickering, K. (2013, February). From chaos to calm: Transitions for toddlers and preschoolers. Early Childhood Association of Oklahoma Conference. Del City, OK.
Davis, J. M. (2012, November). Looking at my world: Social studies in the early childhood classroom. Early Childhood Leadership Institute Conference.Tulsa, OK
Davis, J. M. (2012, November). Dealing, rolling, and shuffling: Math games in early childhood. Early Childhood Leadership Institute Conference. Tulsa, OK.

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