Cailin Currie, PhD Senior Research Scientist Dr. Cailin Currie is a developmental psychologist and education researcher with a background in children’s and adults’ social-emotional development and well-being. She leads research for Committee for Children’s Second Step® Elementary digital program, a social-emotional learning (SEL) program for Grades K–5. A core part of Dr. Currie’s work includes talking with educators and students to learn what keeps them engaged and motivated in a school environment. Some of her recent work focuses on examining mindfulness in the classroom, the teacher-student relationship, and how to help children and adults develop healthy coping strategies. Throughout the Winter Well-Being series, Dr. Currie leverages the latest SEL and development research to get at the root of what’s needed to support educators’ success in the classroom this winter and beyond. Specialty Areas Healthy coping strategies Engagement and motivation SEL for students and educators Mindfulness and contemplative education Teacher-student relationships Featured In Read More Read More Read More Read More Read More