Patricia Cantor

Patricia Cantor, Ed.D is Professor Emerita of Early Childhood Studies and former Associate Provost at Plymouth State University, New Hampshire. She is co-author of the book Techwise Infant and Toddler Teachers: Making Sense of Screen Media for Children Under 3, which has introduced many educators to technology and marketing issues that impact young children. A former preschool teacher and child care center director, Pat has inspired a generation of educators and practitioners to understand and appreciate the critical importance of child development, teaching courses in play, inclusive early education, infant and toddler care and education, the history and philosophy of early childhood education, and early childhood advocacy and policy. She co-authored the New Hampshire Early Learning Standards for Children Birth through Age 5 and has published articles in early childhood journals. Pat is the recipient of awards for excellence in teaching, distinguished educational leadership, professional service, and promoting excellence in early learning through teacher professional development.