Since joining CCT in April 2006, Scott has worked on a number of evaluation projects, including the Intel Teaching Thinking with Technology program. In collaboration with his colleagues, he is examining how teachers use web-based learning tools to support higher order thinking skills, project-based learning and curriculum framing questions. Scott’s other projects include the evaluation of the enhancing Missouri's Instructional Networked Teaching Strategies Program (eMINTS) and the Evaluation of the New Mexico Reading First Program.

Scott received a bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame in Pre-Professional Studies with a dual major in Psychology, a master's degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of Louisville. He is currently finishing his Ph.D. in the same program. His past research has focused on mathematics learning, early literacy abilities, attention skills, and the effects of parenting with preschool and early elementary school students.

Scott’s work has not been confined to the classroom. His book, Forgotten Neighborhood Games: Get Kids Back Outside and Loving It! grew out of his experience teaching tennis; while on the court he realized children no longer knew or played the outdoor games that thrived while he was growing up. The book is a compilation of over 160 games children can play outside, getting exercise while making friends and having fun. More information about the book is available at www.getkidsoutside.com. This also led to a follow up book (see Select Publications).

Select External Writing

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Strother, S. (2008). The Adventurous Book of Outdoor Games: Classic Fun for Daring Boys and Girls! Naperville, IL: Sourcebooks.

Bettler, R.J., Jr., Burns, B. & Strother, S. (2005). Parents’ goals and the early cognitive development of economically disadvantaged children. HSRA: Dialog Journal.