Patricia Snyder

Patricia Snyder, Ph.D., is a University of Florida distinguished professor emerita of special education and early childhood studies and the founding director emerita of the Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies. She previously held faculty and leadership positions at Vanderbilt University and Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. Her career in early childhood studies spans more than 40 years and includes work as a speech-language therapist, early-intervention home visitor, preschool teacher, researcher, and higher-education administrator.

Snyder’s research focuses on evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies for young children with or at risk for disabilities, as well as implementation science and practice-based coaching. She is a contributor to Unpacking the Pyramid Model: A Practical Guide for Preschool Teachers, including the chapter “Implementing Pyramid Model Practices to Make a Difference for Children,” and has authored numerous scholarly articles, book chapters, and practice guides.