Kellsie L Prather
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Doctoral Student, Graduate Research Assistant
Research Interests ❖ Risk and protective factors of living in poverty ❖ Early prevention measures ❖ Executive function in children ❖ Rural, Appalachian populations ❖ Parent-child interactions ❖ Parent outreach and education ❖ Child guidance
Education
| Degree | Field of Study | Institution | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Education | Reading Education | Ohio University | 2020 |
| Bachelor of Science in Education | Early Childhood Education | Ohio University | 2019 |
Awards
| Award Name | Awarded By | Year Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Travel Award | International Congress on Infant Studies | 2022 |
| Graduate Travel Award | Society for Research on Child Development | 2023 |
| Don Bower Student Extension Experience Award | UGA Family and Consumer Sciences | 2023 |
| Virginia Wilbanks Kilgore Scholarship | UGA Family and Consumer Sciences | 2023 |
Outreach
UGA FACS Extension Block Party - Under the direction of Dr. Diane Bales plan and implement one-hour community events across Georgia for families and their children to learn about the importance of blocks as well as collect data for program evaluation