Ann Partee

Ann Partee is a Research Assistant Professor in the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Virginia, affiliated with the Human Services department and the Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning. Her research focuses on early childhood education, emphasizing classroom processes that support young children’s learning and development, particularly through interventions targeting teacher-child relationships and social-emotional development. She holds a Ph.D. (2020), Ed.M. (2013), and B.A. (2009) from the University of Virginia, Harvard University, and the University of Texas at Austin, respectively.

Her work includes collaborations with the Virginia Department of Education and focuses on policy-relevant projects such as the Virginia Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (ECMHC) pilot. Key research interests include implementing early childhood mental health programs, data-driven strategies for inclusion, and bridging research and practice in professional development for educators.

Recent publications highlight topics like the psychometric properties of consultant observations, scaling-up mental health consultation programs, and analyzing teacher-child interactions post-pandemic disruptions. Ann’s research actively engages stakeholders through qualitative data analysis to inform policy and practice.