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At Carlow University, the next generation of ethical leaders is already in the making.
Here, our students gain more than just a degree – they build connections, find purpose, and thrive – working in ways big and small to reshape the future. With your support, we can continue to invest in these future leaders and expand their ability to transform our world.
How You Can SupportDr. Rebecca Reiner is an Assistant Professor in the Undergraduate Psychology program of the Department of Psychology, Counseling, and Criminology at Carlow University. She received her PhD in Developmental Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. She has conducted research in early childhood and elementary education across literacy, math, science, and social-emotional learning and her current line of research explores how parents support children’s academic and social-emotional learning in early childhood. At Carlow, Dr. Reiner teaches courses in introductory psychology, research methods, and developmental psychology. In her personal time, she loves to read, bake, and spend time with her cat, Sebastian.
Education
PhD, Psychology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA; MS, Psychology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA; MEd, Educational Psychology-Applied Developmental Science, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA; BS, Psychology; BA, Spanish, Wofford College, Spartanburg, SC
Research Topics
Parent-child interactions; math and literacy development; early childhood; social-emotional learning
Professional Memberships
Society for Research in Child Development, American Psychological Association: Divisions 2 and 7, Mathematical Cognition and Learning Society
Awards and Recognition
Elizabeth Baranger Excellence in Teaching Award (2024); Merle Moskowitz Graduate Student Teaching Award (2024); Discipline-Based Science Education Research Center (dB-SERC) Mentor/Mentee Award (2024); Sandra W. Russ Award (2024)
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