Dr. Amber Alexander
Assistant Professor
Department of History
Research focus areas: American History, History of Education, History Education, Online Education
Areas of Expertise
- American History
- History
Specialization Areas
- History Education
- History of American Education
- 20th Century United States
- World War II Home Front
Research Interests
- History Education
- Online Education
- World War II Home Front
- Nebraska History
- Narrative Inquiry Methodology
Education
- EdD, Educational Studies, Innovative Learning Technologies, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2023
- MSED, Instructional Technology, University of Nebraska at Kearney, 2017
- MA, History, University of Nebraska at Kearney, 2012
- Initial Teaching Certification, 7-12 Social Studies, University of Nebraska at Kearney, 2010
- BS, Interior Design, University of Nebraska at Kearney, 2005
Biography
Dr. Amber Alexander is an Assistant Professor of History Education in the Department of History at UNK. She is a first-generation student who was raised in Kearney, Nebraska. She received her doctorate from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2023. Prior to joining the faculty, she taught American History and served as the Online Program Coordinator in the Department of History for 11 years. Dr. Alexander works with students enrolled in the History and Social Science Teacher Education programs.
