Caroline Ebanks, Ph.D.
Vice Dean for Research
| Dr. Caroline Ebanks serves as the Vice Dean for Research. In this position, she provides leadership to foster interdisciplinary collaboration across the College, helps secure federal funding for research, supports research excellence in all sub-disciplines, and develops innovative strategies for supporting student research engagement. Caroline is deeply committed to enhancing early childhood education, driven by a profound belief in the importance of high-quality care and education for children and families. With over two decades of dedication to this area of research, Caroline has established herself as an early childhood expert and thought leader, focusing on research projects, policy, and practice. Her expertise includes research methods, grantmaking, and grant monitoring. Caroline fosters relationships and collaboration across diverse groups by emphasizing inclusivity, kindness, and compassion in professional interactions. She is committed to advancing research that benefits children, families, educators, and communities. |
Caroline has served as the Early Childhood Team Lead at the National Center for Education Research (NCER) within the Institute of Education Sciences, as well as the Program Officer for NCER's research grant programs on Early Learning Programs and Policies and the Early Learning Research Network. Her previous roles include Program Officer for the Preschool Curriculum Evaluation Research program and the National Center for Research on Early Childhood Education. She has extensive experience in federal research initiatives aimed at improving early learning and development. Caroline earned a BA in Psychology from Wellesley College and a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from Cornell University. Caroline is guided by her values and her vision for a society that prioritizes the well-being and education of its youngest members. |