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The power of human relationships – between parents and children, teachers, and students – comes from simple, ordinary moments of interactions. However, it is by no means “simplistic.” When we recognize what a human interaction can be and can do, we can understand how each of us have opportunities to connect, reciprocate, include, and support other human beings – whether we are caregivers supporting our children, or other grown-ups. In this interactive presentation with Dr. Junlei Li and Dr. Dana Winters, Fred Rogers Center practitioners, participants will explore what’s rich and powerful about even small and brief moments of human interactions.
Junlei Li is the Saul Zaentz senior lecturer in early childhood education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. His research and practice focus on understanding and supporting the work of helpers – those who serve children and families on the front lines of education and social services. Li’s work is significantly influenced and inspired by the pioneering work of Fred Rogers (creator of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood). He previously served as the Co-Director and Professor for Early Learning and Children’s Media at the Fred Rogers Center at Saint Vincent College.
As the Executive Director of the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children’s Media, Dana Winters seeks to apply and advance the legacy of Fred Rogers in serving children and their helpers. Dana supervises the Center’s research lab, Incubator 143, which partners with educators, trainers, advocates, and researchers to focus on identifying and amplifying the simple active ingredient that universally helps serve children—the power of human connection. Dana holds a Ph.D. in administrative and policy studies from the University of Pittsburgh, a M.A. in education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and a B.A. in sociology from Saint Vincent College.
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Dr. Dana Winter
Dr. Junlei Li
