Catherine O'Brien Ed.D

Catherine O'Brien Ed.D

Lecturer
College Of Education And Human Development
Department of Educator and Leadership Preparation
Madla 262

(210) 784-1529   |cobrien@tamusa.edu

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As an educator, Catherine has worked with early childhood learners, as well as teachers for over 20 years.  Currently, she is a Lecturer teaching in the College of Education and Human Development in the Department of Educator and Leadership Preparation at Texas A&M University San Antonio. Holding a BA in Early Childhood Education and Administration and an MA in Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood, and an Ed.D in Teaching and Learning, Catherine is also a lifelong learner, passionate about supporting student success. Her research interests include, advocacy, educator preparation, early childhood education, cooperative learning, and online learning environments. Her role as the VP of Advocacy and Public Policy for Texas Association for the Education of Young Children (TXAEYC) and the Past- President of the San Antonio Chapter of the TXAEYC, allows her to stay abreast of public policy and advocacy efforts in the early childhood field across the nation.  

Courses Teaching

Subject Number Section Description Term Syllabus
EDEC 4303 601 Practicum-Growth & Development Spring 2023 Syllabi
EDEC 3349 002 Academics, Creativity & Play Spring 2023 Syllabi
EDEC 4302 801 Action Research Spring 2023 Syllabi
EDEC 4302 800 Action Research Spring 2023 Syllabi
EDEC 5361 600 Special Problems in EC Educ Spring 2023 Syllabi