About

Dr. Sonnenschein is interested in factors that promote the educational success of children, particularly those at risk for difficulties.

Research interests

Dr. Sonnenschein's main scholarly interests include language, literacy, and math development of children from diverse backgrounds as well as parents' academic socialization of their children's development. She also evaluates the effectiveness of academic interventions.

Teaching interests

Dr. Sonnenschein enjoys teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in children's development.

Education

  • Ph D, Developmental PsychologyStony Brook Univesity (1979)
  • MS, Educational PsychologyPennsylvania State University (1975)
  • BA, Psycholo;gyNew York University (1972)