Corey Whitesell
Project Coordinator
Project SIESTA Kindergarten

My mission is to facilitate the development and implementation of evidence-based practices that intentionally integrate family culture. Achieving this will require working in tandem with researchers, practioners, policymakers, and families to bridge the translational gaps between each.

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MENTOR
Brandy Fox
Project LAUNCH Coordinator & Early Childhood Consultation Project Manager
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Identified evidence-based coaching programs in use in other states. |
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Researched best-practices for training and assessing state-wide coaching programs. |
+ Employment History
May 2016
Project Coordinator, SIESTA Kindergarten, SIESTA II
The Pennsylvania State University
York, PA
September 2013
Program Director
Urban Youth Empowerment Program
Rochester, NY
June 2009
Cultural Competency Program Coordinator
Global Connections
University Park, PA
September 2008
Instructor, Early Childhood Education
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
August 2011
Foreign Language Assistance Program Grant Director
Young Scholars of Central PA Charter School
State College, PA

Ph.D. Human Development and Family Studies
(2018 exp.)
The University of Rochester
Rochester, NY
M.Ed., International Educational Development
Boston University
Boston, MA
B.A., Drama
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY