Katy Gregg

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Katy Gregg

Associate Professor, Associate Professor of Human Development & Family Science

 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5421-8676

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20042022

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My research focuses on developing and supporting children, families and early childhood practitioners. Specifically, I seek to look for ways to empower these groups. This includes looking at how to support teachers in creating appropriate social emotional environments for children and families, particularly in the cases of children with disabilities and challenging behaviors. Families, at the heart of children’s overall development, must be empowered to engage in their child’s education and development through partnerships. The goal of my research is always to inform application and better support children across environments.

“If a child can’t learn the way we teach, we should teach the way they learn.” This quote defines my approach to supporting children of all ages. It is the foundation of what I want my college students to walk away from their coursework with. Varied and engaging teaching methods not only apply to younger children but to college level academic preparation. Students must be active consumers and participants in their coursework. This means I work with them to become the creators and owners of the knowledge. Active learning and hands-on experience guide my teaching. Students learn from hands-on learning, case studies, and in-depth discussions. If they start to care about the topic, they care about their learning. 

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 4 - Quality Education

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Education/Academic qualification

Ph.D. in Child and Family Development, University of Georgia

2010 → …

M.S. in Child and Family Development, University of Georgia

2008 → …

B.A. in Psychology, Clemson University

2005 → …

Keywords

  • H Social Sciences (General)
  • Child Development
  • Family Science
  • Human Development
  • LB1501 Primary Education
  • early childhood education
  • early intervention
  • family community school engagement
  • childcare
  • GF Human ecology. Anthropogeography
  • Child Development
  • Family Science

Disciplines

  • Human Ecology
  • Development Studies
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Family, Life Course, and Society
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Community-Based Research

Research Interests

  • Family school community partnerships
  • Social Emotional Development in Young Children
  • Family engagement in early childhood
  • early intervention
  • young children with disabilities and special needs

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