Lisa Knoche RESEARCH ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, NEBRASKA CENTER FOR RESEARCH ON CHILDREN, YOUTH, FAMILIES AND SCHOOLS. PROJECT DIRECTOR, GETTING READY PROJECT

Lisa Knoche’s research interests include the development, implementation and evaluation of intervention and prevention programming for at-risk children and families. Her research is specifically focused on approaches to supporting school readiness for young children during the early childhood period. She is also interested in identifying and supporting effective professional development strategies for early childhood professionals. 

Knoche earned her master’s and doctorate in developmental psychology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She received her bachelor’s in psychology and biology from Creighton University.