Jaclyn M. Dynia, Ph.D.

Jaclyn M. Dynia, Ph.D.

Jaclyn M. Dynia, Ph.D., Senior Research Associate, Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy, The Ohio State University, 175 E. 7th Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43201

Jaclyn M. Dynia received her Ph.D. from The Ohio State University and joined the Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy in August 2008. Prior to obtaining her Ph.D., she taught children with autism as a reading specialist for a private school. Dr. Dynia is also the Project Director for the Kids in Columbus Study (KICS), a 5-year longitudinal study focusing on child development, and The Solyluna Club de Lectura, a literacy project located in the Yucatan Peninsula. She serves on the Ohio Division of Early Childhood (DEC) board and the Child Care Advisory Council. Dr. Dynia's research interests include early literacy development, early childhood special education, and autism.