Welcome! I am currently an Institute for Education Sciences Predoctoral Fellow, AERA-NSF Dissertation Fellow, and Ph.D. Candidate in Human Development at the University of Pennsylvania.

My research examines how environmental factors in home and school settings—such as cognitive stimulation and teacher-child relationships—are associated with children’s academic, cognitive, and social-emotional development, with a focus on under-resourced populations in the U.S. and low- and middle-income countries.

The ultimate goal of my work is to address the poverty-related challenges and stressors that disrupt children’s development and to inform policies and practices that promote equitable opportunities for children and families.

You can reach me via email for questions and conversation at noellem@upenn.edu.