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Dr. Kimberly Nesbitt is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at the University of New Hampshire. Her research focuses on early childhood cognition and instructional practices that support diverse learners. She leads large-scale, federally funded projects on young children’s development and education. Dr. Nesbitt’s work integrates advanced quantitative methods and field-based research, emphasizing partnerships with schools and community organizations to enhance early childhood education quality.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Lifespan Developmental Psychology, North Carolina State University
- M.S. in Lifespan Developmental Psychology, North Carolina State University
- B.A. in Psychology & Human Development, University of Kansas
Research Interests: Academic achievement, early childhood development, teacher effectiveness, and playful learning interventions. Her work bridges theory and practice, aiming to improve educational outcomes through evidence-based strategies.
Grants & Projects: Principal investigator on grants such as the Preschool Development Plan (DHHS, 2022-2025), Rich Linguistic Environments in Preschool (UNH, 2022), and the Early Childhood Center for Excellence (NH Charitable Foundation, 2020-2022).
Labs/Initiatives: Active contributor to the Early Childhood Initiative, emphasizing playful learning and teacher training. Collaborates with organizations like the Tools of the Mind program and the Conscious Discipline initiative.
