Donna Hancock Hoskins received an M.S. in career and technical education from the University of Kentucky. During that time, she worked as a nonprofit manager at a Ronald McDonald House in Lexington, Ky. She earned a Ph.D. in human development and family science from the University of Georgia. Her research focuses on the effects of parenting on child outcomes. Hoskins joined the Bridgewater faculty in 2012.
Contact information
- Nininger Hall 206
- 540-828-5458
- dhoskins@bridgewater.edu
Education and certifications
- Education: Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Science, University of Georgia; Master's degree in Career and Technical Education, University of Kentucky
- Certifications: CFLE
Teaching Fields
- Parent-Child Relationships, Sociology of the Family, Human Development Across the Life Span, FCS education (Occupational Program Management) and Family Economics
Expertise and Topics
To inquire about scheduling a speaker or topic, contact the Bridgewater College Media Relations team at mediarelations@bridgewater.edu.
Speakers Bureau
- Early Childhood Development
Learn about the physical and socio-emotional development of children.
- Parenting 101
Learn the parenting skills that can influence a child’s behavior.
- Parenting Styles and Child Outcomes
Examine your parenting style and learn how it is associated with child outcomes.
- Teenage Pregnancy
This talk looks at the predictors of teenage pregnancy. Learn what communities and families can do to target this issue.
Media Expert
- Early childhood education
- Parenting and child development
Research areas and specializations
- Consequences of parenting on adolescent outcomes, specifically, predicting the risk of teenage pregnancy among African Americans using a social contextual approach.
Personal interests
- Interior design, walking
