About Dr. Sharon
My Story
Psychology Ph.D., Educator, Children’s Advocate
Born in Chicago, reared in upstate New York, I grew up as a wilderness guide in a family which ran its own summer camp of canoe trips in the Saranac region of NYS. I spent 6 weeks each summer paddling, portaging, cooking for 20 over an open fire, and leading campfire songs. I am happiest in jeans, on water, singing and laughing….or holding a baby.
I like people who pitch in and do the heavy lifting, and everything I have ever accomplished has been as part of a team. I’d love to help train YOUR team.
In graduate school, I studied the cognitive development of 6 month-olds. I developed a deep respect for babies – their curiosity, drive to grow, belly-laugh sense of humor, intense responsiveness, and slow, deliberate thinking speed. I love babies, and my life’s work has been to make their lives better.
Hume House Child Development
and Research Center at Rollins College
I am the Executive Director of the Hume House Child Development & Student Research Center, a laboratory preschool which serves faculty, staff and community families at Rollins College in Winter Park, FL. Find out more about the Hume CDC here.
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Let’s work together.
Consulting
Partner with me to choose and evaluate developmentally sound curriculums for babies and children.
Training
I offer a wide variety of child development training programs for organizations, schools, and communities. Partner with me to train parents and caregivers who work with babies and young children.
Speaking
Need a speaker who’s passionate about investing in the future of our children? Book a keynote for your next event or fundraiser.