As a New Mexico native, graduate of UNM’s Psychology Department, and Stanford’s Graduate School of Education, David considers himself fortunate to be a member of the College of Education faculty since 1998. David’s research focuses on the development of self-regulation, motivation, and mindfulness in young children. He has provided national and state leadership in improving professional development systems for early care, early education, and family support professionals. Together with his wife and daughter, he is a music minister in his church, a role he has held since he was in seventh grade.