Kathryn L. Humphreys
Assistant Professor of Psychology and Human Development · Vanderbilt University
A clinical psychologist with expertise in infant mental health.
tender age detainment centers Infants and Toddlers Orphanages Parent child separations Migrant Youth
Maureen Conroy
Professor/Co-Director · University of Florida
Maureen Conroy is recognized for her research on interventions for young children with social and behavioral challenges.
Early Intervention Evaluation and Assessment Social and Behavioral Interventions Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Studies Special Education
Claire Vallotton
Associate Professor of Child Development · Michigan State University
An expert in early childhood education and intervention; parent-child interaction and communication; early development of social skills
Childcare Infant Mental Health Parenting Early Childhood Education Child Development
Corinne Catalano, Ph.D., IMH-E
Associate Faculty - Infant & Early Childhood Development - School of Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist with a focus on Inclusive Education
Teacher Preparation and Development Developmental Approaches to Autism Infant Mental Health Inclusive Education
Susan Prentice
Professor · University of Manitoba
Professor Prentice's primary specialization is contemporary and historical childcare policy and advocacy
Social Inequality Social Change Systemic Discrimination Historical Sociology Childcare Policy
Martha Buell
Professor, Human Development and Family Sciences · University of Delaware
Research focuses on policies related to early childhood care and education.
Teacher Education Teacher Development Literacy Development Early Childhood Education Childcare
Stephen Hernandez
Associate Professor of Specialized Programs in Education · Hofstra University
Stephen Hernandez is a specialist in teacher certification, special education and early childhood special education.
Collaboration Special Education Teacher Certification Early Childhood Special Education
Roberta Golinkoff
Unidel H. Rodney Sharp Chair and Professor · University of Delaware
Prof. Golinkoff studies language development, playful learning, effects of media on children, spatial development, and applying her science.
Early Childhood Education Early Spatial Development Playful Learning Benefits of Play Effects of Media on Children
Shayne Piasta
Associate Professor | Teaching and Learning · The Ohio State University
Expert in reading and literacy in early and middle childhood education.
Child Development Early Childhood Education Childhood Literacy Literacy Reading and Literacy
Jan Lacina
Bezos Family Foundation Endowed Chair in Early Childhood Education | Senior Associate Dean for Research, Graduate Studies and Strategic Partnerships · Texas Christian University
Dr. Lacina's teaching and research interests focus on literacy leadership, children's literature, and early childhood teacher preparation.
Teacher Education Children's Literature Literacy Leadership Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Gerard Costa, Ph.D.
Associate Faculty - Infant & Early Childhood Development - School of Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
Committed to professional "formation" in student development, with emphasis on "ways of knowing", "ways of doing" and "ways of being."
Infant Mental Health Developmental Approaches to Autism Impact of Exposure to Trauma and Violence on Children Interpersonal Neurobiology Professional Formation (Development/Education)
Patricia Snyder
Professor/Chair/Director · University of Florida
Patricia Snyder is regarded for developing, validating and evaluating early interventions for children with or at risk for disabilities
Early Childhood Education
Nina Newman, Ph.D.
Doctoral Faculty - Infant & Early Childhood Development - School of Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
Doctoral Faculty in the Infant & Early Childhood Development Program
How Human Behavior is Formed and Impacted By the Interactional Influences of Biology Cognition and Social/Emotional Factors Psychiatric and Cognitive Problems After Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury Executive Functions Learning and Attention Disorders Education and Educational Leadership
Melissa Melough
Assistant Professor, Department of Health Behavior and Nutrition Sciences · University of Delaware
Prof. Melough studies the interrelationships of nutritional and environmental factors influencing human health.
Nutrition Epidemiology Public Health Molecular Epidemiology Cancer Epidemiology
Cary Roseth
Chairperson and Professor, Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education · Michigan State University
Cary Roseth is interested in social development, peer relations, and social contextual influences on classroom achievement.
Early Childhood Education Classroom Achievement Counseling Educational Psychology Peer Relations
Sarah Douglas
Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Studies · Michigan State University
Expertise in early childhood special education, augmentative and alternative communication, and paraeducators
Augmentative and Alternative Communication Developmental Disabilities Early Intervention Autism Early Childhood Special Education
Joshua D. Feder, MD
Affiliate Faculty - Infant & Early Childhood Development - School of Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
Senior Expert, Early Years. Clinical practice, teaching, research, advocacy, and tech development.
Clinical Child and Family Psychiatry Developmental and Learning Challenges Research in Relationship Based Interventions Peace Building in Conflict Zones Reflective Practice
Nora A. Murphy
Professor of Psychology | Psychological Science · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Interpersonal and Intergroup Processes Personality Nonverbal Communication and Personal Perception SPSS Meta-Analysis
Herman Knopf
Senior Research Scientist · University of Florida
Herman Knopf researches child care accessibility and parent selection of child care.
Early Childhood Education
Christine Saulnier
Nova Scotia Director · Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Christine Saulnier serves as the Nova Scotia director for the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.
Research Women and Politics Canadian Public Policy Social Policy Antipoverty