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Dr. Patricia H. Manz serves as Professor and Chair of the Education and Human Services Department at Lehigh University, specializing in early childhood intervention for socioeconomically disadvantaged populations through her School Psychology Program affiliation.
Education:
- Ph.D. from University of Pennsylvania
- M.S.Ed. from University of Pennsylvania
- B.S. from Saint Joseph's University
Her research pioneers culturally-responsive approaches to family-centered early intervention, with particular emphasis on language development, literacy, and parenting practices among low-income populations. She developed the evidence-based Little Talks program for home visiting settings, which integrates psychometrically sound assessment tools with practical implementation supports for service providers working with infants and toddlers.
Dr. Manz has secured multiple federal and foundation grants for community-based parenting initiatives, including a recent award for expanding early intervention services through data-informed decision-making frameworks that address systemic inequities in child development service systems.
