Linda Hestenes

Ph.D., Purdue University

Research

• Measuring quality in child care programs – indoors and outdoors
• The impact of outdoor quality on young children’s behavior and development
• Early childhood teacher preparation
• High quality inclusive environments for young children
• Teacher-child interactions in early childhood settings

Selected Publications

RECENT PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

Coleman, H., Hestenes, L. L., & Ozdemir, M. (in press). Quality in inclusive and non-inclusive infant and toddler classrooms: What are the trends after 15 years? Journal of Research in Childhood Education.

Barnes, A., Boit, R., Conlin, D., & Hestenes, L. (2021). Engaging in interactive book reading: Experiences of refugee mother-child dyads. Early Childhood Education Journal. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-020-01142-5

Siskind, D., Conlin, D., Hestenes, L., Kim, S., Barnes, A., & Yaya-Bryson, D. (2020). Balancing technology and outdoor learning: Implications for early childhood teacher educators. Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education. DOI: 10.1080/10901027.2020.1859024

Boit, R., Conlin, D., Barnes, A., & Hestenes, L. (2021). Supporting refugee preschooler’s early learning: Combined capitals and strengths of refugee families, an agency and a community preschool program. Journal of Immigrant and Refugee Studies, 19(2),199-212. DOI: 10.1080/15562948.2020.1795775

Boit, R. J., Barnes, A. C., Conlin, D., & Hestenes, L. (2020). Voices of refugee mothers: Navigating the complexities of supporting their preschool children’s literacy development. Early Childhood Education Journal, 48, 683-691. https://doi-org.libproxy.uncg.edu/10.1007/s10643-020-01028-6

Neitzel, J., Early, D., Sideris, J., LaForrett, D, et al. …Hestenes, L., & Mims, S. (2019). A comparative analysis of the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale-Revised and Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, third edition. Journal of Early Childhood Research, 17(4), 408-422.

Hestenes, L. L., Rucker, L., Wang, Y., Mims, S. U., Hestenes, S., & Cassidy, D. J. (2019). Comparison between ECERS-R and ECERS-3: Different aspects of quality? Early Education and Development, 30(4), 496-510. DOI: 10.1080/10409289.2018.1559681

Murray, M., Mereolu, M., Cassidy, D., Vardell, R., Niemeyer, J., & Hestenes, L. (2016). Not black like me: The cultural journey of an early childhood program. Early Childhood Education Journal, 44, 429-436.

Hestenes, L. L., Kintner-Duffy, V., Wang, Y., La Paro, K., Mims, S., Scott-Little, C., Crosby, D., & Cassidy, D. (2015). Comparisons among quality measures in child care settings: Understanding the use of multiple measures in QRIS and their links to social-emotional development in preschool children. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 30, 199-214.

Li, J., Hestenes, L., & Wang, Y. (2014). Links between preschool children’s social skills and observed pretend play in outdoor childcare environments. Early Childhood Education Journal, 44(1), 61-68.

Hatfield, B. E., Hestenes, L. L., Kintner-Duffy, V., & O’Brien, M. (2013). Classroom Emotional Support predicts differences in preschool children’s cortisol and alpha-amylase levels. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 28(2), 347-356.

RECENT TECHNICAL REPORTS

Hestenes, L., Rodrigues, B. L. C., & Denham, M. (2021). Outdoor learning environment evaluation: Infant/toddler Shape NC Healthy Starts for Young Children initiative final report. Report submitted to the Natural Learning Initiative, North Carolina State University.

Porterfield, M. L., Hestenes, L. L., & La Paro, K. (2017). Measure Development Project: EQuIPS Pilot 5 Final Report. Report submitted to North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education. Raleigh, NC.

La Paro, K., Hestenes, L. L., Mims, S. U., Crosby, D., Cassidy, D. J., Hallam, R. A., & Buell, M. J. (2017). Tiered Quality Rating Improvement System (TQRIS) Program Quality Measure Development Project: Early Childhood Quality Improvement Pathway System (EQuIPS) Final Report. Report submitted to North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education, Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Grant. Raleigh, NC.

Hestenes, L. L., & Gillis, M. (2017). Early Childhood Mental Health Core Competencies: BK Coursework Integration and Faculty Training Final Report. Submitted to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education, Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Grant.

Gillis, M., & Hestenes, L. L. (2017). Online Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Leadership and Program Administration Final Report. Submitted to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Development and Early Education, Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Grant.

OTHER PUBLICATIONS and PROFESSIONAL WORKS

Cosco, N., Monsur, M., Moore, R., Hestenes, L., Sumrell, J., & Moore, L. (2017). Method and System for Assessing Play Value of a Playground. US Patent No. 20170200100 A1. Washington, DC: US Patent and Trademark Office.

Hestenes, L. (July, 2017). All about the brain. Beanstalk: The magazine for early childhood practitioners and parents, Singapore.

DeBord, K., Hestenes, L., Moore, R., Cosco, N., & McGinnis, J. (2005). Preschool Outdoor Environment Measurement Scale. NC: Kaplan Early Learning Company.

DeBord, K., Moore, R., Hestenes, L., Cosco, N., & McGinnis, J. (2003). Making the most of outdoor time with preschool children. North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension.

Hestenes, L. L., & Cassidy, D. J. (2003). Ready? Ready for what? Focus on Pre-K & K Quarterly Newsletter, Association for Childhood Education International, 15(3).

RECENT PEER REVIEWED PRESENTATIONS

Hestenes, L. L., Rodrigues, B. L., & Rucker, L. (April 2021). What changes across the measurement of classroom quality during high- and low-stakes assessments? Poster presentation at the Biennial Conference for the Society for Research in Child Development, virtual event.

Barnes, A. C., Boit, R. J., Conlin, D. M., Bayer, S., Birabwa, J. C., McKoy, M., & Hestenes, L. L. (April 2021). Engaging in interactive book reading: Experiences of refugee mother-child dyads. Poster presentation at the Biennial Conference for the Society for Research in Child Development, virtual event.

Boit, R. J., Barnes, A. C., Bayer, S., Birabwa, J. C., McKoy, M, & Hestenes, L. (April 2021). Learning together over time: Shared book reading experiences with Burmese refugee families. Poster presentation at the Biennial Conference for the Society for Research in Child Development, virtual event.

Boit, R. J., Barnes, A. C., Birabwa, J. C., Bayer, S., McKoy, M, & Hestenes, L. (April 2021). Reflections from refugee’s family transitions: The influence of language, community, and cultural background. Poster presentation at the Biennial Conference for the Society for Research in Child Development, virtual event.

Conlin, D. M., Barnes, A. C., Boit, R. J., & Hestenes, L. L. (April 2021). Moving past doorway interactions: Understanding refugee parent—preschool teacher communication while navigating linguistic and cultural barriers. Poster presentation at the Biennial Conference for the Society for Research in Child Development, virtual event.

Boit, R., Barnes, A., Bayer, S., Conlin, D. Hestenes, L., & Birabwa, J.  (June, 2020). Hearing their voices: How conversations with refugee mothers shed light on their current family educational experiences and young children’s learning and well-being. Poster presented at the Administration for Children and Families’ National Research Conference on Early Childhood. Arlington, VA.

Ozdemir, M., Coleman, H., & Hestenes, L. (February 2020). Quality in inclusive and noninclusive infant and toddler classrooms in North Carolina. Poster presented at the Conference on Research Innovations in Early Intervention. San Diego, CA.

Rucker, L., Hestenes, L., Yaya_Bryson, D., & Porter, M. L. (May, 2019). What’s new? Comparing the ITERS-3 and the ITERS-R. Presentation at the National Smart Start Conference, Greensboro, NC.

Hestenes, L., Mims, S., Hestenes, S., Rucker, L., Yaya-Bryson, D. (March, 2019). Comparison between ITERS-3 and ITERS-R: Implications for quality rating and improvement systems. Poster presentation at the Biennial Conference for the Society for Research in Child Development, Baltimore, MD.

Crosby, D., Hestenes, L., La Paro, K., Mims, S., Porterfield, M. L., Pierro, R., Conlin, D., Hallam, R., & Hooper, A. (March, 2019). Examining red flag conditions in early childhood classrooms: Associations with overall quality and child outcomes. Poster presentation at the Biennial Conference for the Society for Research in Child Development, Baltimore, MD.

Boit, R., Barnes, A., Conlin, D., & Hestenes, L. (March, 2019). Promoting literacy among newly arrived refugee preschoolers through the lens of Bronfenbrenner’s Bioecological Theory. Poster presentation at the Biennial Conference for the Society for Research in Child Development, Baltimore, MD.

Mims, S., Hestenes, L., & Porterfield, M. L. (March, 2019). Setting the stage for continuous quality improvement. Presentation at the 2019 Child Care Resource and Referral Institute, Greensboro, NC.

RECENT INVITED PRESENTATIONS

Hestenes, L., & Norton, K. (October, 2020). Teachers in Tiny Chairs – Episode 5 – Outdoor Learning Podcast. Produced by Dr. Christine Lippard, Iowa State University. https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c8b13660-c2ea-4b80-9349-d4b9f83ebc45

Hestenes, L., & Mims, S. (August, 2020). Technical assistance surveys: Directors, home providers, and teachers. Invited presentation by the NC Division of Child Development and Early Education and the ECE Technical Assistance to Enhance Continuous/Sustainable Program Quality committee.

Hestenes, L., Rucker, L., & Mims, S. (September, 2019). Comparing ITERS-3 & ECERS-3
with ITERS-R & ECERS-R. Invited presentation to the NC Child Care Commission, Division of Child Development and Early Education, Raleigh, NC.