Dr. Kimberly Sanders Austin is a professor of early childhood education at
Southwest Virginia Community College in Richlands, Virginia. She received a
bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Virginia’s College at
Wise, a master’s and doctoral degree in early childhood education from East
Tennessee State University. Dr. Austin is a lifelong resident of southwest
Virginia and is a strong advocate for high-quality early education for
children. She is an author of the book “Early Childhood Literacy: Engaging
and Empowering Emergent Readers and Writers, Birth – Age 5.” The book is
available for no cost at https://viva.pressbooks.pub/earlychildhoodliteracy/
In this podcast conversation, Dr. Austin shares tips for parents,
grandparents, and caregivers to use in the routines of everyday life to help
their child develop skills to be stronger readers and conversationalists.
What is Growing Stronger Together?
Growing Stronger Together is a podcast for people who care about children.
Growing Stronger Together was developed by faculty at East Tennessee State University, including members of the ETSU Health Department of Pediatrics, the ETSU Center for Early Childhood Learning and Development, and the ETSU Child and Family Health Institute.
East Tennessee State University is located in the beautiful Appalachian Highlands. We appreciate the financial support provided through a Community Health Improvement Site Investment from Ballad Health’s Department of Population Health.