Amanda L Lockett
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Clinical Assistant Professor
Professor Amanda Lockett is a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) and Clinical Assistant Professor.
Education
| Degree | Field of Study | Institution | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS | School of Human Ecology | University of Wisconsin Madison | 2022 |
| MEd | Leadership and Organizational Performance | Vanderbilt University | 2015 |
| BS | Human Development and Family Studies | University of Wisconsin Madison | 2008 |
Teaching
- Introduction to Child Life
- Psychcosocial Care of Children and Families in Healthcare Settings
- The Hospitalized Child
- Theraputic Play
- Practicum in Student Affairs
- Development of the Young Child
- Development from Adolescence to Old Age
- Generational Learning and Motivation in the Workplace
Prior Professional Positions
| Organization | Title | Years of Service |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State University | Adjunct Professor | 5 |
| East Tennessee State University | Adjunct Professor | 8 |
| Prisma Children's Hospital of the Upstate | Certified Child Life Specialist | 3 |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta | Certified Child Life Specialist | 2 |
| Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt | Certified Child Life Specialist | 6 |
| Miami Children's Hospital | Certified Child Life Specialist | 1 |
Service
| Organization | Title | Year(s) | Service Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Life Certification Commission | Appeals Committee Chair | 2 | Volunteer |
| Child Life Certification Commission | Appeals Committee Member | 1 | Volunteer |
| Child Life Certification Commission | Ethics Committee Member | 3 | Volunteer |
Current Classes
- HDFS 3900: Infant and Toddler Development
- HDFS 2200: Intro to Lifespan Development
Publications
Burns-Nader, S., Boles, J., Lockett, A., Maher, G., Wilson, M., & Cartmell, L. (2025). “Benefits for All Parties”: A Mixed-Methods Study Examining Outcomes of a Child Life Internship Matching Program. The Journal of Child Life: Psychosocial Theory and Practice, 6(1). https://doi.org/10.55591/001c.142174
Lockett, A. L., & Dilworth-Bart, J. E. (2025). Parental involvement in school: black fathers, seen and unseen. Race Ethnicity and Education, 1–20. doi: 10.1080/13613324.2025.2488744
Lockett, A. (2022). Caring for Black children and families: What can one practitioner do? Pediatric Nursing, 48(3), 147-151.