Sascha Longstreth

Sascha Longstreth serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Child and Family Development at San Diego State University, where she teaches courses spanning human development, behavior support systems, and early childhood program administration.

Her academic foundation includes:

• Ph.D. in Human Development and Education from University of California, Berkeley
• M.A. in Human Development and Education from University of California, Berkeley
• B.A. in Psychology (with Honors) from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Dr. Longstreth's research pioneers practical frameworks for enhancing social-emotional competence in early childhood settings through school-wide behavior systems grounded in attachment theory. She investigates how cultural values shape teacher beliefs, develops policy tools for quality improvement, and designs teacher education models integrating knowledge, reflection, and practice. Her work consistently bridges theoretical concepts with actionable strategies for educators addressing challenging behaviors and promoting secure caregiver-child relationships.

Publication analysis reveals sustained focus from 2008-2018 on behavior guidance policy quality, continuity of care implementation, and culturally responsive practices. Her research demonstrates increasing sophistication in organizational learning perspectives and policy-practice translation, with significant contributions to journals serving early childhood practitioners.

While specific grant details are unavailable, her publication trajectory indicates active research engagement through collaborative projects with colleagues like Garrity and Ritblatt. Her teaching portfolio includes supervising student internships and developing specialized courses on positive behavior support, reflecting commitment to training the next generation of early childhood professionals.