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Lori Skibbe serves as Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Michigan State University, where her work centers on child development with emphasis on early language and literacy acquisition across diverse learner populations.
Her academic credentials include:
- B.A. in Psychology from the College of New Jersey
- Ph.D. in Risk & Prevention in Education Sciences from the University of Virginia
- M.A. in Developmental Psychology from the University of Virginia
- M.A. in Social Sciences from the University of Chicago
Dr. Skibbe's research program investigates three interconnected domains: (1) contextual influences of schools and families on literacy development, (2) self-regulatory mechanisms affecting language and literacy outcomes, and (3) innovative assessment methodologies leveraging emerging technologies—particularly for children with disabilities. Her approach integrates developmental psychology with educational technology to create accessible evaluation frameworks.
