Kaitlin Northey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education at the University of Vermont where she teaches in the Early Childhood Education program. Dr. Northey's research focuses on policy implementation and leadership in early childhood education, as well as issues related to the early education workforce.
In her courses, Dr. Northey's students examine how education policy, research, and theory work together to influence teachers' practices. As a former early childhood teacher and arts educator, she encourages her students to design learning experiences for children that are both developmentally appropriate and academically rigorous.