Laura Pevytoe
About Laura Pevytoe
Laura Pevytoe is a Research Fellow at the National Institutes of Health, specializing in children's toy safety and play behavior. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Religious Studies and Sociology from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and has contributed to significant studies impacting consumer safety standards for children's toys.
Current Position at National Institutes of Health
Laura Pevytoe has been serving as a Research Fellow at the National Institutes of Health since 2015. In this role, she engages in research that contributes to the understanding of child development and consumer safety standards. Her work focuses on analyzing behavioral data and examining interactions between children and parents during play, which informs guidelines related to age-appropriate toy labeling.
Education and Academic Background
Laura Pevytoe completed her Bachelor's degree in Religious Studies and Sociology at the University of Wisconsin - Madison from 2006 to 2010. She also studied at the Wisconsin English Second Language Institute for Teaching English in 2010. Additionally, she earned an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education from Centronia Bilingual Public Charter School in 2012. She briefly studied Education at Georgetown University in 2015.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role, Laura Pevytoe worked at Georgetown University as a Preschool Teacher at Hoya Kids Learning Center from 2011 to 2015. She also served as a Psychology Research Assistant at Georgetown University from 2014 to 2015. Earlier in her career, she worked as an English Teacher for First Decision Education Group in Australia for four months in 2010.
Research Contributions and Projects
Laura Pevytoe contributed to a significant study that impacts consumer safety standards for children's toys by analyzing behavioral data from children aged 12 months to 8 years. She participated in the 'Toy Project,' an inter-agency initiative between the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). This project focused on children's toy selection and play behavior, aiming to inform CPSC's toy labeling guidelines.
Early Education and Training
Laura Pevytoe completed her high school education at Northland Pines High School from 2002 to 2006. She furthered her training in teaching and early childhood education at Centronia Bilingual Public Charter School, where she earned an Associate's degree in 2012. Her foundational education in teaching has supported her career in research and child development.