Michelle Taylor

Michelle Taylor is an Associate Professor in the Child Development & Family Studies department at California State University, Long Beach, affiliated with the College of Health & Human Services. Her research focuses on contextual influences on school readiness, caregiver-child interactions, and teacher professional development.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles
  • M.A. in Child Development, California State University, Los Angeles
  • B.A. in Child Development, California State University, Chico

Dr. Taylor specializes in Early Care and Education, Professional Development, Program Evaluation, and Community-Based Research. Current projects include partnerships with the Scottsdale Public Library to evaluate programs promoting school readiness.

Recent publications highlight her work on teacher training, library-university collaborations, and child development. Key trends span educational psychology, teacher mental health, and community engagement.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Brady Education Foundation Program Evaluation Grant
  • Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (OPRE) Secondary Analyses Grant

Dr. Taylor's research explores the intersection of education, developmental psychology, and public health. She has supervised numerous grants and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to evaluate teacher training programs and family-focused initiatives.

Her work has been supported by institutions like the Brady Education Foundation and OPRE, focusing on early childhood education, teacher resilience, and family engagement.