Associate Professor and Extension Specialist
Office: 262 Spidle Hall
Phone: (334) 844-4480
abellel@auburn.edu
Ph.D., Washington State University, 1993

Research Interests

My current work examines the role of social emotional competence in adult-child interactions in early childhood and its effects on relationship quality and children's learning. I develop educational programming designed to connect child development content to the early child care and education context. This permits me to explore the links between training, actual practices, and the competencies of adults who work with and care for young children.

Selected Publications
Abell, E., Moates, K.D., & Guarino, A. (2007). Implications of co-residential status for parenting programs targeting adolescent mothers. Journal of Extension [On-line], 45(3) Article 3RIB8. Available at: www.joe.org/joe/2007june/rb8.shtml

Abell, E., & Hruska, J. (2003). Why Can't Kids Just Wait? (HE-810.) Alabama Cooperative Extension System: Auburn, AL.

Abell, E. (2000.) "Good Beginnings: Early Child Development, Parenting Education, Learning and School Readiness Tips." (HE-801-809.) Alabama Cooperative Extension System: Auburn, AL. Available at: www.aces.edu/pubs/docs/indexes/hefcd.php#bee

Korth, B. B., Colwell, M. J., & Abell, E. (1999.) Extending the reach of human development and family studies information through satellite technology: The Principles of Parenting series. Family Science Review, 12.

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