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Dr. Sara Schmitt is the Bricker-Squires Faculty Chair in Early Intervention and an Associate Professor in the Department of Special Education and Clinical Sciences at the University of Oregon's College of Education. She holds affiliations with the Prevention Science Institute and the Prevention Sciences Graduate Program. Her research focuses on early childhood self-regulation, social-emotional development, and school readiness, particularly for underserved populations. Dr. Schmitt designs evidence-based interventions, such as the Early Learning Matters curriculum implemented in military child development centers. She has received accolades including the 2021 Society for the Study of Human Development Early Career Award and the 2021 Purdue University Trailblazer Award.
Education:
- Ph.D., 2013, Human Development and Family Sciences, Oregon State University
- M.A., 2009, Developmental Psychology, San Diego State University
- B.A., 2003, Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Research Interests: Dr. Schmitt investigates contextual and individual predictors of self-regulation, designs interventions to strengthen skills in disadvantaged children, and examines factors impacting school readiness. Her work emphasizes low-cost, scalable strategies and policy implications for educational equity.
Publications: Her recent work includes studies on preschool program efficacy, block play’s impact on math skills, and the role of classroom quality in social-emotional development. These contributions underscore her focus on translational research bridging theory and practice.
Awards & Grants: Funded by federal agencies and foundations, her research addresses socioeconomic disparities in early learning. She leads training initiatives for educators and has authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles.
Labs/Teams: Active in the Prevention Science Institute and the Ballmer Institute Leadership Council, she collaborates on multidisciplinary teams advancing early childhood policy and practice.
