Ariel AndersonDr. Anderson has been a member of the faculty at Western Michigan University since 1986. She specializes in the areas of Human Development and Early Childhood Education. Throughout her career, Dr. Anderson's primary focus has been on the prevention o mental health problems for children and their families. In 2017, Dr. Ariel Anderson received the Western Michigan University Distinguished Teaching Award. Initiated in 2006, the Distinguished Teaching Award is the highest honor given by the University to recognize faculty members for their work with students. Read More Read Less