Nurit Sheinberg

Dr. Nurit Sheinberg serves as a full-time Assistant Professor and Core Faculty member in the Department of Clinical and School Psychology at Nova Southeastern University's College of Psychology. Her academic career builds upon extensive institutional experience at NSU, where she previously directed research at the Mailman Segal Center since 2006.

Her educational credentials include:

• Ed.D. in Human Development and Psychology, Harvard University
• M.A., Tufts University
• B.A., Boston University
• NICHHD Funded Post-doctoral Fellowship, University of Miami

Dr. Sheinberg's research program targets critical early childhood development domains including social-emotional growth, behavioral interventions for young children, autism education strategies, and systemic quality enhancement in early care settings. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications through active grant-funded projects and professional consultation.

She maintains significant professional engagement through teaching graduate courses in child development and research methodology, training educators, and consulting for early childhood programs. Her research grants directly support interventions that improve school readiness and address challenging behaviors in vulnerable populations.