Paul R. Swank, Ph.D.

Professor and Director of Research

Tel:713-500-3807
Paul.R.Swank@uth.tmc.edu

Dr. Paul Swank is the Director of Research at the Children’s Learning Institute. He has 30 years of experience in teaching, mentoring and research. He is an expert in general linear mixed models, structural equation modeling, psychometrics and research design. He has published more than 150 articles in the scientific literature. Dr. Swank’s recent work includes a collaborative study of traumatic brain injury in children and adults and the effects of stroke and epilepsy via brain imaging.

Dr. Swank and Dr. Susan Landry first worked together in 1988 on the development of premature infants in a naturalistic observation study, which led to a parenting intervention program. The two also worked with preschool teachers to improve education for disadvantaged children by focusing on school readiness. This successful work has led to four national grants studying professional development, curriculum, mentoring and progress monitoring as components of early childhood education.