Dr. David Campos

Dr. David Campos

Professor Office Location: GB Suite 124, Room 121 Phone: (210) 283-5029
Dr. David Campos began his career in education over 30 years ago when he started teaching second grade. He later studied in graduate school, taught ESL, and worked in corporate training and development. He earned his Ph.D. from The University of Texas at Austin, specializing in learning disabilities and behavior disorders. He has supervised student teachers and taught undergraduate and graduate courses in special education, culturally responsive teaching, assessment, and instructional design and delivery. He has written 13 books focused on LGBTQ youth, childhood wellness, English Learners, and the schooling of Latino school children.

Doctor of Philosophy
Learning Disabilities and Behavior Disorders
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas

Master of Education
Multicultural Special Education The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas

Bachelor of Science in Education
Mathematics
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas

Texas Teaching Certifications:

  • Elementary Math, 1-8
  • Elementary Self-Contained, 1-8
  • ESL/Supplemental

Professor,
University of the Incarnate Word,
2003-current

Consultant to School Districts
in Texas, Illinois, Florida, and Virgina,
2001-current

Assistant/Associate Professor,
Roosevelt University,
1997-2003

ESL Instructor,
Austin Community College,
1992-1997

Teaching Assistant/Field Supervisor,
The University of Texas at Austin,
1994-1996

Classroom Teacher,
Austin Independent School District,
1990-1992

  • Teaching Children in the Primary Grades
  • Teaching Children in the Intermediate Grades
  • Instruction and Assessment
  • Clinical Teaching Supervision
  • Survey of Students in Diverse and Inclusive Settings
  • Survey of Special Education in Secondary Settings
  • Teaching Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
  • Advocacy for Exceptional Learners

Recent Publications:

Campos, D. (2024). Raising young children's disability awareness: Children's books, teaching points, and questions to foster understanding and inclusivity. Early Years, 45(1), 16-21. [PR]

Campos, D., & Fad, K.M. (2023). Help anxious kids in a stressful world: 25 Classroom Strategies. Free Spirit Publishing.

Campos, D. (2023). A blueprint for identity development in the early grades: Ideas for social studies. The Social Studies Texan, 39(2), 63-66. [PR]

Campos, D. (2023). Why social skills matter now more than ever: Steps to promote children’s social competence. Early Years, 44(2), 27-30. [PR]

Campos, D. (2023). Using art in social studies: The extraordinary Keith Haring. Middle Level Learning (NCSS), 77, 1-10. [PR]

Campos, D. (2023). Gender nonconforming boys in picture books: Using protagonists to examine social roles and stereotypes. Children & Libraries, 21(2), 14-19. [PR]

Campos, D. (2023). Book Review: The Human Rights Imperative in Teacher Education. Journal of Ethical Educational Leadership, 1-9.

Campos, D. (2022). The architecture of social emotional learning: Competencies, lesson ideas, and picture books. Early Years, 43(2), 25-30. [PR]

Campos, D., & Fad, K.M. (2022). Students with high functioning autism: Six steps to promote executive functioning skills. Principal Leadership, 22(8), 34-39.

Fad, K.M., & Campos, D. (2021). Lonely kids in a connected world: What teachers can do. Eugene, OR: Ancora Publishing.

Campos, D., & Fad, K.M. (2021). Positive behavioral strategies for young children with autism: Practical ideas for the classroom. Early Years, 42(1), 16-19. [PR]

Campos, D., & Delgado, R. (2021). This fall, prioritize opportunities for students to socialize. Retrieved from https://www.ascd.org/blogs/this-fall-prioritize-opportunities-for-students-to-socialize

Campos. D. (2021). Jane Goodall and social studies: Children’s literature and questions to explore her inspiring life’s work. Social Studies and the Young Learner, 33(3), 9-16. [PR]

Campos, D. (2021). Navigating gender nonconformity: Exploring boy stereotypes through picture books. Literacy Today, 38(4), 48-50.

Leadership Roles:

Vanderbilt University CLACX, Américas Award Committee, 2019 Chair

White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics, Washington, DC, Invited Discussant

Active Memberships:

NAEYC- National Association for the Education of Young Children

NCSS- National Council for the Social Studies

ALA- American Library Association

ASCD- Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

Service to the Profession:

Black History Bulletin (ASALH), Editorial Board

Early Years (TXAEYC), Associate Editor

Middle Level Learning (NCSS), Peer Reviewer

Social Studies and the Young Learner (NCSS), Peer Reviewer

McFarland Publishers, Proposal Reviewer

Service to the University (2021-Present):

Undergraduate Council

Grievance Committee

Core Advisory Council

DSE Exceptions Committee, Chair

DSE RTAC, Chair