Shawna Harbin

Shawna Harbin, Ph.D., BCBA, is a Clinical Assistant Professor in Purdue University’s Department of Human Development and Family Science. She earned a Ph.D. in Special Education and an M.Ed. in Early Childhood Special Education from the University of Washington, as well as bachelor’s degrees in psychology and music. Her professional experience includes work as an early childhood special educator, early intervention practitioner, and coach. Her teaching and research focus on early childhood development, inclusive and evidence-based practice, social-emotional learning, family-practitioner partnerships, assessment, and educator training.

Harbin contributed to Unpacking the Pyramid Model: A Practical Guide for Preschool Teachers and has also published on early intervention, family experiences, and virtual practitioner training. She is a consultant with the Pyramid Model Consortium and works with early childhood educators and intervention professionals.