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Sarah Eason joined the faculty in Human Development and Family Studies at Purdue University in 2019. She previously worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Chicago after receiving her PhD in Human Development from the University of Maryland. Her research focuses on early childhood education and family engagement, particularly how young children learn in various environments and how to prepare them for success in school. She investigates family-child interactions and aims to equip children with essential skills and knowledge. Eason emphasizes the importance of understanding family perspectives and strengths when examining their engagement in children’s learning, particularly in math. Her research utilizes both naturalistic observations and experimental studies to explore how different contextual variables influence family participation in math-related activities. Eason’s findings aim to inform strategies for enhancing family engagement in children’s learning through culturally valid approaches.
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