Ashley Morris Biddle

Ashley Morris Biddle serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology within Leeward Community College (University of Hawai‘i system), holding key leadership roles including Co-Discipline Coordinator for Psychology and HDFS and Chair of the Social Sciences Department Planning Committee (2024-2025).

Her academic credentials include:

• BA in Psychology from Wellesley College
• MA in Developmental Psychology from UH Mānoa
• PhD in Developmental Psychology from UH Mānoa

Professor Biddle's research centers on developmental psychology with innovative applications in family-integrated pedagogy and institutional support systems for parenting students. Her work bridges academic theory with practical campus solutions through initiatives like Leeward Hui ‘Ohana and PALs (Parents at Leeward).

She has secured significant recognition through:

• Ascend at the Aspen Institute Parent-Powered Solutions Fund for family-integrated pedagogy development
• OPPA Seed Your Success Grant targeting basic needs support for parenting students

Professor Biddle actively shapes campus policy as Faculty Senate Budget & Planning Co-Chair and OER Committee Co-Chair, while directing grant-funded programs that provide emergency aid, childcare resources, and academic accommodations for student parents. Her leadership in TGIF Committee and PALs demonstrates commitment to holistic student success beyond traditional classroom instruction.

Through Leeward Hui ‘Ohana, she cultivates community partnerships that extend support systems for parenting students across campus services and academic departments.