Position Priorities
- Promoting competent parenting
- Using temperament concepts in parent education
- Evaluating parent education programs
- Promoting use of evidence-based programs
Education
- Bachelor of science degree in Elementary Education, University of Minnesota
- Master's degree and Doctorate in Human Development and Family Studies,
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Previous Professional Experience
- Preschool teacher.
- Temperament specialist with The Preventive Ounce (a nonprofit preventive
mental health organization) providing workshops on temperament for healthcare
professionals, childcare providers, and parents.
Highlights of Current Assignments and Programs
- Child Development Specialist
- Parenting Newsletter Project Manager. UW-Extension produces three series of newsletters for parents: Preparing
to Parent, Parenting the First Year, and Parenting the Second and Third
Years.
- State Coordinator for Strengthening Families Program 10-14
Contact Info:
costergr@wisc.edu
608.256.8868
Middleton
Bldg.
1305 Linden Dr
Madison, WI 53706
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