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Martha Buell is the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs and a Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences at the University of Delaware. Her expertise lies in early childhood education, teacher development, and infant/toddler care quality. She leads initiatives like the Early Literacy Project and Kindergarten Project, focusing on literacy improvement and kindergarten program evaluation.
Her research emphasizes factors influencing early childhood educators' professional growth and the quality of care for infants and toddlers. She collaborates with programs such as Early Head Start, serving New Castle and Kent counties in Delaware. Buell provides research opportunities for students through assistantships, data analysis roles, and independent studies addressing child care workforce challenges.
Her work spans policy analysis (e.g., discipline regulations, Quality Rating Systems) and pedagogical innovations, with a focus on bridging gaps in educator preparation. She advocates for systemic improvements in early care through interdisciplinary approaches and community engagement.
