She is a former infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age teacher and program administrator. Her scholarly interests focus on the social development of preschool and kindergarten-age children; beliefs, practices, and professional development of early childhood educators; and inclusion of international emphasis in early childhood teaching. Dr. Lash has trained preschool teachers in Turkey, India, and Pakistan, and is the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program Coordinator at Kent State.