The Executive Council of the Center of Excellence is comprised of a diverse group of professionals who share an interest in the study of young children. This multidisciplinary team focuses on the investigation of issues that impact young children and their families. The Council members also guide research, grants and student participation with young children in their programs. This involvement of the Council ensures that professionals in training from a variety of fields develop an understanding of young children and their specific needs.

Executive Council Members:

• Dr. Rebecca Isbell, Center of Excellence in Early Childhood Director
• Dr. James Fox, Center of Excellence in Early Childhood Associate Director
• Dr. Clarissa Willis, Center of Excellence in Early Childhood Associate Director and Early Childhood Conference Director
• Dr. Martha Coutinho, Department of Special Education
• Dr. Nancy Scherer, Department of Communicative Disorders
• Dr. H. Patrick Stern, Program Director and Chief of Developmental Behavior Pediatrics
• Dr. Rebecca Burleson, Department of Human Development and Learning
• Dr. Andi Clements, Department of Human Development and Learning
• Dr. Jon Ellis, Department of Psychology
• Dr. Lynn Williams, Department of Communicative Disorders
• Dr. Bob Barnhart, Department of Physical Therapy
• Dr. Laurelle Phillips, Department of Early Childhood Education
• Marilyn Buchanan, TECTA Program Coordinator - ETSU
• Beverly Dugger Wiginton, Child Study Center Director
• Linda Hoit, Children First Center Director