Rate My Professor Lena Lee

At Miami University, Lee directs the Low Income Preschool Enhancement (LIPE) project, funded by the PNC Foundation since 2014, which provides pre-service teachers with experiences working with diverse preschoolers via digital activities. She co-authored the book Enhancing Brain Development in Infants and Young Children: Strategies for Caregivers and Educators, published by Teachers College Press in 2020. Key publications include 'Measurement Equivalence Test on Family Cohesion Scale: Comparison Models for White, Black, Hispanic, and Asian College or University Students in the U.S.' (SAGE Open, 2024), 'Structural equation modeling for the effects of family dysfunctions and communication on perceived mental health status among under/graduate students in the U.S.' (PLOS ONE, 2024), 'Effects of Vaccine Literacy, Health Beliefs, and Flu Vaccination on Perceived Physical Health Status among Under/Graduate Students' (International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2023), and contributions to the International Journal of Early Childhood. Lee received tenure and promotion in 2018, a $6,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education (matched to $12,000 total) in 2024 to revise the Science of Reading curriculum, and Ohio Children's Foundation funding for the 2021-2023 Reggio Emilia Project-Based Learning initiative in low-income preschools, enhancing brain, language, and social skills through play-based methods. She hosts the podcast 'Unlock the Secrets of Early Brain Development,' discussing cognitive, social, and emotional growth strategies.