Best-Selling Author Speaks On Science Behind Early Learning

Ellen Galinsky, author or “Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs,” spoke to a crowd of Luzerne County Head Start (LCHS) staff and Wilkes University’s education students and professionals at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts.

The event was held as a partnership between Head Start and the University. The keynote presentation called “Learning and Thriving: Questions and Lessons Learned” by the best selling author addressed the science behind early childhood learning and development.

The event was held as a professional development opportunity for Head Start staff as well as aspiring early childhood education professionals.

Pictured from left to right: Dr. Suzanne Murray Galella, associate professor/chair undergraduate education, Wilkes University; Dr. Lori A. Cooper, EdD, Wilkes University; Lynn Evans Biga, executive director, LCHS; Ellen Galinsky, author and keynote speaker, “Mind in the Making;” Kelly Chamberlain, director of education, LCHS; Dawn Smith, director of operations, LCHS; Beth White, assistant executive director, LCHS

Head Start staff, education students and professionals at Wilkes University listen to Ellen Galinsky’s keynote presentation.

Lynn Evans Biga, executive director of Luzerne County Head Start welcomes Ellen Galinsky to Wilkes University’s Dorothy Dickson Darte center.

Dr. Jonathan D. Ference, associate provost at Wilkes University, addresses Head Start staff.

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