Shannon Wanless, Ph.D.

Shannon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology in Education and is the Director of the Office of Child Development, in the School of Education, University of Pittsburgh. Shannon’s research draws on her experience as a former Head Start teacher and Fulbright scholar and focuses on the adults who help young children thrive, social-emotional learning, and social justice and equity. Her work uses research evidence and community voice to address real-world challenges in diverse settings.