Her area of expertise is Child Development and Family Studies. Dr. Von Bank received her PhD. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Educational. She is currently the FCS Department Chairperson and also teaches Parenting Education, Lifespan Development, and The Role of Play in Child Development. In 2013 Dr. Von Bank, co-authored her first book, “The Power of Playful Learning: The Green Edition.” Feel free to connect with Heather on twitter prior to the chat @HeatherVonBank.