Patricia Williams

Dr. Williams teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in early childhood education across face-to-face, online, and hybrid modalities. Her research and grants focus on practical solutions to educational challenges, particularly through university-community collaborations, informed by her interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Applied Child Development. She is a native of Western New York and was a first-generation college student. In her spare time she enjoys volunteering in her community, serving on the board of a local children’s play museum and designing exhibits.