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Pamela Drake, Ph.D. - Senior Research Associate

pamd@etr.org

Dr. Pam (Jakwerth) Drake received her Master’s degree in Educational Counseling from the University of San Diego, and her Ph.D. from Michigan State University in Measurement and Quantitative Methods, with minors in statistics and human development. Her current research interests are in the area of child development and child care as well as evaluation of childhood obesity-prevention programs and other health education and risk reduction programs. She has strong skills in both qualitative and quantitative research, evaluation design, and measurement. Her work has included researching the needs of family, friend, and neighbor child caregivers in California; evaluating a variety of health education programs related to nutrition and physical fitness, tobacco use reduction and cessation, violence prevention, and HIV prevention; and evaluating educator preparation programs and statewide policy initiatives. Her previous experience includes work at the American Institutes for Research where she led or co-led various research projects related to assessment in regular and special education. She was also a Senior Researcher on the Third International Mathematics and Science Study, where she analyzed teachers' instructional practices and student performance assessment results.

ETR Project List

Health Champions Evaluation - Archived
San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD): Safe Schools/Healthy Students Initiative - Archived

Publications

In Press

Drake, P., Unti, L., Greenspoon, B., Fawcett, L., & Neville-Morgan, S. (In Press). Supporting Family, Friend, and Neighbor Caregivers: Results of Statewide Focus Groups. Early Childhood Research Quarterly.

2006

Drake, P., Greenspoon, B., Unti, L., Fawcett, L., & Neville-Morgan, S. (2006). Family, Friend, and Neighbor Child Caregivers: Results of a Statewide Study to Determine Needs and Desires for Support. Early Childhood Education Journal, 33(4), 239-244.

2005

Drake, P., Greenspoon, B., & Fawcett, L. (2005). Family, Friend and Neighbor Caregivers: The Question of Licensing. Sacramento, CA: First 5 California Children and Families Commission.

Drake, P., Greenspoon, B., Fawcett, L., & Neville-Morgan, S. (2005). Providing licensing support to family, friend, and nieghbor caregivers: Issues and implications. New York, NY: Bank Street College of Education.

2004

Drake, P., Unti, L., Greenspoon, B., & Fawcett, L. (2004). First 5 California Informal Child Caregiver Support Project: Focus Group and Interview Results. Sacramento, CA: First 5 California Children and Families Commission.

Drake, P., Unti, L., Greenspoon, B., & Fawcett, L. (2004). First 5 California Informal Caregiver Support Project Kit for New Parents focus groups with family, friend and neighbor caregivers. Sacramento, CA: First 5 California Children and Families Commission.

Greenspoon, B., & Drake, P. (2004). Transitions Begin Early and Never End. The Special Edge, 17(3), 7-8.

Greenspoon, B., Drake, P., & Fawcett, L. (2004). Family, Friend and Neighbor Child Care: A Resource Guide for Program Developers. Sacramento, CA: First 5 California Children and Families Commission.

Susman-Stillman, A., Drake, P., & Greenspoon, B. (2004). Family, Friend and Neighbor Care: Promoting Quality Care and Children's Healthy Development. Scotts Valley, CA: ETR Associates.

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