ABOUT THE PROJECT
The Preschoolers’ Experiences & Activities in Childcare (PEACh) project was a four-year project funded through the Institute of Education Sciences. The PEACh team of scientists sought to improve our understanding of how classroom processes, teacher practices, and children’s interactions with peers in the classroom influence aspects of children’s preschool experiences. This project provides valuable information relevant to policymakers, practitioners and researchers invested in improving children’s preschool experiences and their social development.
MEET THE PROJECT TEAM

Kelly Purtell, PhD
Principal Investigator

Arya Ansari, PhD
Co-Investigator

Laura Justice, PhD
Co-Investigator

Eileen Donnally, MS
Project Coordinator

Lisa Calderon
Field Assessor

Mary Celeste DiZinno
Field Assessor

Ashlee Harless
Field Assessor

Zachary Kasun
Field Assessor
