DEGREES EARNED / CERTIFICATIONS / PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Ph.D. Educational Psychology/Child and Family Studies/2001/University of Denver
M.Ed.Early Childhood Education/1986/Slippery Rock University
B.S.Ed. Elementary Education & Special Education/1981/Slippery Rock State College
PRIMARY COURSES TAUGHT
ECH 234: Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood Settings
ECH 236: Assessment and Planning- Using an Early Childhood Knowledge Base
ECH 310: Family-Community Collaboration
ECH 325: Young Children as Theory Builders
ECH 505: The Healthy Infant, Toddler and Young Child
ECH 510: Leadership in Early Childhood Education and Care
ECH 512: Supporting Children in Homes, Schools and Communities
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Parent-child interactions
Quality early experiences
Teacher preparation programs
MOST RECENT PUBLICATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
Bonnett, L.A., Sayre, N., Smrekar, J. & Maguire, B. (2007, May). Enriching children's
literacy skills through the CREATE Project. Paper presented at the 9th Annual International
Conference on Education, Athens, Greece.
Authentic Assessment, Standards and Curriculum
Cultural Influences on Child Development Discipline, Punishment and Consequences:
The Facts About Behavior Management
Let's Investigate: Engaging Children in Projects!
CURRENT PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
PA Assoc. for Infant Mental Health
National Assoc. of Early Childhood Educators
Associate Degree Early Childhood Teacher Educators
PA Child Care Assoc.
National Assoc. for the Education of Young Children
