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Founded in 2006, CASTL is an interdisciplinary research center that aims to advance the quality of teaching and learning, from infancy to higher education. Our research initiatives span the globe and our faculty are leading the way to promote meaningful changes in education. https://www.socialdevelopmentlab.org/connect-science daily 0.75 2024-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b994ff4af209646fb51faa5/1541082737592-VRVGSKIL48WW05VOYZW6/Connect+Science.png Connect Science https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b994ff4af209646fb51faa5/1561557191220-E8IYM1UIFZE97LF8EOVD/Binder+Cover+2019.JPG Connect Science https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b994ff4af209646fb51faa5/1622471247133-C3OWMTTL9G01BO5SDK5D/CASEL+Promising+Program+Logo_Color.png Connect Science - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b994ff4af209646fb51faa5/1537289170193-5NZG8KV8DBYJRIQSEHZB/Class.png Connect Science https://www.socialdevelopmentlab.org/our-team daily 0.75 2026-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b994ff4af209646fb51faa5/1537283973890-BN0P0XGXBDBUEXMUEZZ1/SRK.jpg Our Team - Sara Rimm-Kaufman, Professor Sara Rimm-Kaufman, Professor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b994ff4af209646fb51faa5/1537283779958-MWLE3NZNG2B9ELQW6KP4/IMG_7376.JPG Our Team - Shereen El Mallah, Research Assistant Professor Shereen El Mallah’s research endeavors have focused broadly on advancing the science and practice of social emotional learning by addressing the developmental and sociocultural factors that may contribute to the feasibility, receptiveness, and sustainability of school-based programs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b994ff4af209646fb51faa5/6ff02b3d-494f-422f-9fcf-c3eb700d8266/JT2.jpg Our Team - Jasmine Truong, Research Specialist Julie Thomas, Lab Manager https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b994ff4af209646fb51faa5/c7b41097-488b-4cfd-9ee3-f2cb4c2bd0c2/ARWS.jpg Our Team - Allison Rae Ward-Seidel, IES Pre-doctoral Fellow, EP-ADS Allison is studying equity in social emotional learning initiatives and schoolwide models of school climate improvement. She is particularly interested in researching school climate that facilitates transformative SEL skills with students and educators. Before coming to UVA, Allison taught 1st & 4th grades and researched racial equity in school discipline and restorative practices. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b994ff4af209646fb51faa5/1537284081871-M2QJSO5YIJ5EHL5ICBXT/EM.jpg Our Team - Eileen Merritt, Virginia Tech University Eileen Merritt is a Research Scientist at Virginia Tech University. She led science curriculum and measure development for Connect Science. Her research focuses on understanding effective pedagogies that help connect students and teachers to the natural world and develop their agency as environmental stewards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b994ff4af209646fb51faa5/1537284135463-WXY63KJA6DVT624NCQSZ/TH.jpg Our Team - Tracy Harkins, Harkins Consulting LLC Tracy Harkins works nationally guiding educational change by providing service-learning professional development and resources to engage and motivate student learners. Prior to starting her own consulting firm, she was the Executive Director of KIDS Consortium, a non-profit that developed an award-winning service-learning educational model. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b994ff4af209646fb51faa5/1539262187137-6NP4ZZ9TSUTRP9EL56PP/Jason_Downer_03_DA.jpg Our Team - Jason Downer, University of Virginia Dr. Jason Downer is a licensed clinical psychologist, professor, and Director of the Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning at the University of Virginia. He investigates the identification and understanding of classroom contributors to students’ achievement and social-emotional learning from prek-12, specifically through the development and evaluation of classroom-focused interventions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b994ff4af209646fb51faa5/1539262312527-ITU4KII1LIMB4FMPZ2MU/LS.jpg Our Team - Lia Sandilos, Lehigh University Lia Sandilos is an assistant professor of school psychology at Lehigh University and previously worked as a postdoctoral research associate in the Social Development Lab. Lia studies ways to improve teacher-student relationships and teacher instructional effectiveness by examining the effect of quality interactions and instruction on key educational outcomes, and identifying ways to support teachers’ emotional well-being. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b994ff4af209646fb51faa5/1549295492838-OHIP7QI6I079I5BKQ8KM/blob Our Team - Celine Thompson Prior to joining the team, Celine was an Assistant Professor at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She received her Ph.D in 2012 from the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education in Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Development. Celine likes to spend her free time crafting, playing with her nephews, and trying out new potential hobbies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b994ff4af209646fb51faa5/01b8152c-feef-49bc-9155-c991ffddfe89/Lemon.jpg Our Team - Lemon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b994ff4af209646fb51faa5/1564000945896-BUMD8MWOFXF08QCGB937/Jackson.jpg Our Team - Jackson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b994ff4af209646fb51faa5/1599159120607-PPWOQDAH86J98OJ4A9IR/Sebastian_RM.jpg Our Team - Sebastian https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b994ff4af209646fb51faa5/e617adfc-95a5-4b47-9336-7e7b4613d13f/Chloe_MG.jpg Our Team - Chloe Chloe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b994ff4af209646fb51faa5/1547672171615-TZR1GPTPISFS9F2Y8FNH/blob Our Team - Hershel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b994ff4af209646fb51faa5/295a4462-3e67-4f06-94ae-0acf1b69fc8e/Carli_EA.jpg Our Team - Carli Carli https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b994ff4af209646fb51faa5/1547672119594-JTMT41AKYDV2R3D606NO/blob Our Team - 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