Jennifer L. Coffman
She/Her
Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Studies, UNC Greensboro, USAAbout the author:
Jennifer’s program of research is directed toward understanding mechanisms of change in cognitive development and is directly influenced by her experiences as an elementary school teacher. Specifically, she is interested in the socialization of cognitive and affective functioning in young children. She examines a variety of factors in the home and school environments that may contribute to children’s acquisition of effective memory strategies, metacognitive knowledge, regulation, gratitude, and academic achievement.
What I want to achieve:
My goals are to leverage my experience as a classroom teacher along with my training in research in order to improve the lives of children, families, and educators. I hope to contribute to meaningful change in the ways that teachers and parents support the cognitive and academic growth of all children.