AEII Team - Advancing Effective Interactions & Instruction

Meet the Team

The AEII initiative is brought to life by a dedicated group of faculty, researchers, and staff from the Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning (CASTL) at the University of Virginia.

Amanda Williford

Batten Bicentennial Professor of Early Childhood Education Associate Director for Early Childhood Education; CASTL Clinical Psychologist Amanda Williford - Bio

Jason Downer

Professor of Education, CASTL Director Jason Downer - Bio

Miriam Rushfinn

ECE Project Manager Miriam Rushfinn - Bio

Tara Scott

Project Director Tara Scott - Bio

Ann Partee

Assistant Research Professor Ann Partee - Bio

Brianna Jaworski

Project Management Associate Brianna Jaworski - Bio