Adina Schick

Adina Schick is a Clinical Associate Professor of Applied Psychology at New York University's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. Her research focuses on cultural variations in children’s language, literacy, and narrative development, particularly in low-income and ethnic minority populations. She emphasizes bridging home-school practices to enhance school readiness skills. Dr. Schick has collaborated on projects supporting early childhood educators across New York State and developed classroom-based oral storytelling interventions.

Education: PhD in Applied Psychology from NYU (2012).

Research Interests:

• Cultural influences on child development
• Home-school continuity in literacy practices
• Professional development for early childhood educators
• Interventions for reading readiness in underserved communities

Grants and Funding: Supported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, the Brady Educational Foundation, and others.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with institutions across NYC and NY State on early childhood education initiatives.