Amanda Grenell

Dr. Amanda Grenell is an Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department at The University of Tampa. She holds a B.A. from the University of Virginia (2012) and a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota (2020). Her teaching responsibilities include Psychology of Child Development and Psychology in Everyday Life.

Her research specializes in cognitive development in early childhood, with two primary focuses:

• How self-regulation and pretend play in informal settings (e.g., play) support cognitive development
• How individual differences in executive function and metacognition affect STEM learning in formal educational contexts

She conducts field research in schools, childcare centers, and museums, with publications in prominent journals like the Journal of Experimental Child Psychology and Child Development.

Her recent work analyzes mathematical problem-solving strategies, science instructional approaches, and pattern recognition in educational materials. Though no awards or active grants are mentioned, she maintains active dissemination through international conferences including the Society for Research in Child Development.