I joined the faculty on a tenure-track position the Fall of 2002 but have served as an adjunct instructor since 1989. I am director for the Center for Environmental Education and co-director for the Center for Cedar Glade Studies. I am a facilitator-trainer for Project Learning Tree, Project WILD, and Project WET, Population Connection, the GLOBE Program, and conduct numerous workshops related to life and environmental science for teacher development programs.

Professional Affiliations and Contributions
Association for Science Teacher Education – Conference proposal reviewer

Ecological Society of America – SEEDS Grant Committee and TIEE reviewer

National Association of Biology Teachers – Four Year Section Chair; Professional Development Committee; Region V Director

National Association for Research in Science Teaching – Conference proposal reviewer

National Association for Science Teachers – JCST manuscript reviewer

North American Association for Environmental Education – Research Committee

Society for College Science Teachers – TN membership chair (2005 -2013)

Tennessee Academy of Science – President (2014) and Education Section Chair (2005-2013; 2015 – 2019)

Tennessee Association of Biology Teachers – Founding member and President (2018)

Tennessee Environmental Association – Conference presenter

Tennessee Science Teachers Association – Conference presenter

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Publications

Sadler KC (editor).  2021. Exploring Life Laboratory Manual (12th Edition).  Hayden McNeil Publishing Company.

Aber J, Sadler KC, Hidayati S, Phoebus P, Grinath J, El Kalderi R, Momm H, Harris C. 2019. Natural Resource Condition Assessment for Russell Cave National Monument. Natural Resource Report NPS/STRI/NRR—2019/1942.

Phoebus PE, Rutledge ML, Sadler KC.  2018. Meeting the Giants in our Midst:  Developing an Interactive Online Arboretum Guide to Promote Ecological Literacy. American Biology Teacher. 80(8):572-576.

Sadler KC, Dean J, Carroll P. 2017. Middle School Genetics in Mastering the Science Content of the NES General Science Exam (editors, P. Rillero & S. Eddis). Anthem, AZ: Independent Variable, LLC.

Momm H, Law Z, Hidayati S, Walck J, Sadler K, Abolins M, Simpson L, Aber J. 2016. Natural Resource Condition Assessment for Stones River National Battlefield. Natural Resource Report NPS/STRI/NRR—2016/1141.

Sadler KC, Hemmerly TE. 2015. Dr. Elsie Quarterman: A life well lived. Journal of the Tennessee Academy of Science. 90(3-4):70-73.

Sadler K, Stevens S, Willingham J. 2015. Collaborative Concept Maps: A Voice for All Learners. Science Scope. 38(9): 38-44.

Sadler K, Cliche C, & Lasater M. 2015. Bringing the Outside in: Learning Ecology through the Study of Native Plants. Science and Children. 52(7): 86-91.

Jenkins L, Walker R, Tenebaum Z, Sadler K, & Wisser K. 2014. Why the Secret of the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont Could Influence Science Education - Connecting People and Nature. In Mueller M & Tippens D (Eds.), Ecojustice, Citizen Science and Youth Activism: Situated Tensions for Science Education. Springer Publishing, pp. 265-279.

Sadler K. 2014. Exotic Invasive Species: The Guests that Won't Go Home. In Grant T (Ed.), Teaching About Invasive Species. Marquis Books: Canada, pp. 3 - 6.

Sadler K (editor). 2014. Exploring Life Laboratory Manual (5th Edition). Hayden McNeil Publishing Company.

Otter R, Seipelt S, Graeff T, Alexander R, Gray J, Peterson K, & Sadler K. 2013. Comparing Student and Faculty Perceptions of Online and Traditional courses. The Internet and Higher Education. 19:27-35.

Sadler K. 2013. Animals - Part I. In Wilson C (Ed), Passing the State Science Proficiency Tests: Essential Content for Elementary and Middle School Teachers. University Press of America: Lanham, MD, pp 161-167.

Rutledge M & Sadler K. 2011. University Students' Acceptance of Biological Theories - Is Evolution Really Different? Journal of College Science Teaching. 41(2): 64-69.

Winther A, Sadler K, Saunders G. 2010. Approaches to Environmental Education. The Inclusion of Environmental Education in Science Teacher Education. Springer Publishing Company: New York, pp. 31 - 50.

Schepige A, Morrell P, Smith-Walters C, Sadler K. 2010. Using Environmental Education Project Curricula with Elementary Preservice Teachers. Editors: Bodzin A, Klein B, Weaver S. The Inclusion of Environmental Education in Science Teacher Education. Springer Publishing Company: New York, pp. 281-296.

Hagevik R, Melear C, Lunsford E, Sadler K, & Smith-Walters C. 2010. Joining the Last Child in the Woods: An Argument for Environmental Education in Teacher Preparation. In P. Kurtz and Fujun Ren (Eds.), Improving science spirits and building a harmony society. Beijing: Chinese Science and Technology Press, pp.76-83.

Ervin B, Sadler K. 2007. Splash, Flash, Crank, Slide, Alive! Interactive Standards-based Science Experiences for Pre-K through 2nd at Discovery Center. NSTA Monograph of Exemplary Informal Science Programs. NSTA Press: Arlington, VA, pp.153 - 166.

Rutledge M & Sadler K. 2007. Reliability of the Measure of Acceptance of the Theory of Evolution Instrument with University Students, The American Biology Teacher, 69(6):332-335.

Sadler K, Smith-Walters C, Ring T, & Lasater M. 2006. Thinking Outside the Box: No Child Left Inside at Campus School, Exemplary Science in Grades PreK-4: Standards-based Success Stories. NSTA Press: Arlington, VA, pp.43 - 56.

Katz L, Sadler K, & Craig D. 2005. Science Professors Serve as Mentors for early Childhood Preservice Teachers in the Design and Implementation of Standards-Based Science Units, Journal of Elementary Science Education, 17 (2): 43-56.

Sadler K. 2003. The Effectiveness of Cooperative Learning as an Instructional Strategy to Increase Biological Literacy and Academic Achievement in a Large, Non-majors College Biology Class. College Park, MD: Clearinghouse on Assessment and Evaluation. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED471548)

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2020/21 Outstanding Teaching in General Education Award

2019/20 MTSU Experiential Learning Outstanding Faculty Award           

2019/20 PHI KAPPA PHI Influential Faculty Member Award

2016 Tennessee Compact Award for Community Service

2015 MTSU Foundation Public Service Award

2014 MTSU Outstanding EXL (Experiential Learning) Faculty Award

2012 Nominated, MTSU Foundation Public Service Award

2011 Nominated, National Association for Biology Teachers Research in Teaching Award

2011 Excellence in Presentations, College of Basic & Applied Science

2011 MTSU Recognized for “Making a Difference in the Lives of Students”

2010 MTSU OWLS (Older Wiser Learners) Professor of the Year Award

2010 Nominated, MTSU Foundation Excellence in Teaching Award

2009 Excellence in Grantsmanship Award, College Basic & Applied Science

2008 Higher Education Science Teacher of the Year, Tennessee Science Teachers Association

2008 Excellence in Presentations, College of Basic & Applied Science

2007 Appointed to TN Dept of Education Science Standards Revision Committee

2006 Overall Excellence Award, College Basic & Applied Science

2006 Excellence in Grantsmanship Award, College Basic & Applied Science

2006 Nominated, Tennessee Project Learning Tree Facilitator of the Year

2006 MTSU Public Service Award 2006

2005 Nominated, MTSU Public Service Award 

2001 MTSU Recognized for “Making a Difference in the Lives of Students”

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