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Early Childhood Education<\/h1>\n

[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||7px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.0″ _module_preset=”f2321bc6-56c5-4568-88f9-bee20121ae5c” header_font_size=”40px” header_2_font_size=”40px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Program Faculty<\/h2>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”72874658-73af-41f5-8a7d-51ff893a886a” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Meet the dedicated faculty behind UF\u2019s Early Childhood programs\u2014renowned educators, researchers, and practitioners committed to advancing the field. Our faculty bring a wealth of expertise in early development, care, and implementation science to prepare the next generation of leaders in early childhood education. Explore their groundbreaking work and connect with the experts shaping the future of education for young children and their families.
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Katy Chapman, Ph.D.<\/h3>\n

Clinical Assistant Professor<\/em><\/p>\n

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Alice Kay Emery, Ph.D.<\/h3>\n

Assistant Scholar<\/em><\/p>\n

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Elyssa A. Geer, Ph.D.<\/h3>\n

Assistant Professor<\/em><\/p>\n

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Dwight Irvin, Ph.D.<\/h3>\n

Associate Professor<\/em><\/p>\n

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Tara Mathien<\/span>, Ed.D.<\/h3>\n

Clinical Associate Professor <\/em><\/p>\n

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Emeritus Faculty<\/h2>\n

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Maureen Conroy, Ph.D.<\/h3>\n

Professor<\/em><\/p>\n

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Kristen Kemple, Ph.D.<\/h3>\n

Professor Emeritus<\/em><\/p>\n

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Mary McLean, Ph.D.<\/h3>\n

Professor Emeritus<\/em><\/p>\n

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Tina Smith-Bonahue, Ph.D.<\/h3>\n

Associate Professor <\/em><\/p>\n

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Patricia Snyder, Ph.D.<\/h3>\n

David Lawrence Jr. Endowed Chair in Early Childhood Studies<\/em><\/p>\n

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