Education:
Ph.D., State University of New York at Albany - 1993 (Program Development and Evaluation)
Areas of Expertise:
Dr. DeBey focuses on the development of high quality early childhood education programs and care both nationally and internationally.
Books and Publications
DeBey, M., (2009). Early childhood education: Options for child care and preschool. In
Moubinson, Rubinson & Yasik (2009). Preschool Education in Early
Childhood and Infant Psychology.
(Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2009
"Supporting Inclusion through Mixed-Age Grouping." Albany, N.Y.: DDPC. (Books and Publications: Forthcoming Publications) 2007
DeBey, M. and D. Bombard. "Expanding Children's Boundaries: An Approach to Second Language Learning and Cultural Understanding." Young Children. Washington, D.C. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2007
Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums
Li, X., Baroody, A.J., and DeBey, M. (2011). Does Early Childhood Mathematics Teaching
Match the NCTM Standards? Presentation at the American Educational Research Association
Annual Meeting. New Orleans.
(Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2011
DeBey, M. (2010). A Birthright; Young Children Learning Two Languages. Keynote address.
CUNY Early Childhood Bilingual Conference. New York, Hunter College.
(Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2010
DeBey, M. (2010). Studying Diversity. Invited presenter. Interagency Council. New York.
(Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2010
"Aesthetic Education: Expanding Notions of Excellence in Pre-k-18 Learning Communities." Inquiry in Aesthetic Education, panel chairperson for Lincoln Center Institute Conference. Equity Studies Research Center. Queens, N.Y. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2007
"Articulating Success: An Evidence Based Approach." Annual meeting of the American Association of College Teacher Educators. New York. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2007
"Inquiry in Aesthetic Education" panel chairperson. Lincoln Center Institute conference, Aesthetic Education: Expanding Notions of Excellence in K-18 Learning Communities. Equity Studies Research Center. Queens, N.Y. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2007
DeBey, M. and N. Maldonado. "From the Bronx to Brooklyn: Children Learning Second Languages." New York State Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference. Rye, N.Y. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2007
Professional Leadership
DeBey, M. (2010 - Present). Jump Start Liaison.
(Professional Leadership: Organizational Leadership Position) 2010
DeBey, M. (2012 - 2016). Higher Education Representative. Local Early Intervention Coordinating Council (LEICC). (Professional Leadership: Public Service) 2010
Other Professional Activities
Co-Strand leader for Research Strand, Queens College/Lincoln Center Equity Conference. 2007
New York City Early Intervention Conferences and Town Meetings. Co-planned and directed with New York University. 2007
