Heather Taylor

Heather Taylor

Clinical Assistant Professor, CHFD Graduate Certificate Program Director, Child and Family Development

Dr. Heather Taylor is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Special Education and Child Development at UNC Charlotte. Her research and teaching interests include coaching/ mentoring/ and professional development in fields of early childhood education at pre-service and in-service levels, early intervention, early childhood special education, advocacy, and family-centered practices.

Education
Ph.D. – University of North Carolina at Charlotte – Special Education – 2019
M.Ed. – Virginia Commonwealth University – Early Childhood Special Education – 2002
B.S. – Virginia Commonwealth University – Elementary Education – 1997

Research Interests/Areas of Expertise
Coaching/Mentoring

Professional Development

Early Intervention

Early Childhood Special Education

Advocacy

Family Centered Practices