UNC Greensboro

Jennifer Coffman

My program of research is directed toward understanding mechanisms of change in cognitive development and is directly influenced by my experiences as an elementary school teacher. I am interested in the socialization of cognitive and affective functioning in young children.

Karen M. La Paro

My area of research is teacher preparation, professional development and high quality early education settings.

Julia Mendez Smith

I study risk and protective factors for low-income and ethnic minority children including school readiness, family engagement in education and ECE utilization by Hispanic families.