Christine Schull is a professor in the Early Childhood Education program at Northern Virginia Community College where she trains students who are currently in the early childhood field or looking to enter it. Prior to her work at NOVA, she was a research fellow for the Rural Poverty Research Institute, where she examined school readiness and physical health. At various points, she has taught infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in childcare settings. She also taught first grade in the Spanish immersion program in Fairfax County Public Schools. Christine believes that a crucial part of addressing children’s school readiness is by supporting the workforce through professional development. Her most recent work has focused on professional development pathways.

Christine attained her MA at Michigan State University and her Ph.D. at the University of Maryland.