Meet the Faculty
Christian Winterbottom, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Research and Professional Development Director, UNF Preschool
Dr. Christian Winterbottom, is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education and the Director of Research and Professional Development at the UNF Preschool.
Katrina W. Hall, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Dr. Katrina Hall’s research deals with literacy, play and outdoor learning through the lens of a culturally responsive, Whole Child approach.
Meghan Parkinson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Dr. Meghan Parkinson is an Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum. Dr. Parkinson studies young children’s STEM learning and how teachers assess that learning in inquiry-based environments.
Adrien Malek-Lasater, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
UNF Preschool Director of Professional Development and Research
Dr. Adrien Malek-Lasater is an Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum. Dr. Malek-Lasater is also the Director of Professional Development and Research at the UNF Preschool.
Jeania Jones, Ed.D., Assistant Professor
Elementary Co-Curriculum Area Director
Dr. Jeania Jones is an Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum. Dr. Jones is also the Elementary Co-Curriculum Area Director.