Martha Bennett '73 Assistant Professor of Human Development

Education
B.S., B.A., M.A., Michigan State University; M.A., Northwestern University; M.S. and Ph.D., University of Michigan

Specializations
Human development, early cognitive development, metacognitive and self-regulatory processes, early childhood development and education, educational psychology

Brain power
She wants to understand what research across disciplines — such as psychology, human development and education — can reveal about the most important factors, experiences and interactions for optimal development and learning for diverse children.

Longtime classroom leader
Professor Marulis was an elementary school teacher and learning specialist in the Detroit area for seven years.