The Goddard School – headquartered in King of Prussia, and the premier preschool focused on learning through play for children from six weeks to six years old – is adding two new members, Drs. Seeta Pai and Jennifer Jipson, to its esteemed Educational Advisory Board.
The Goddard School’s EAB is a knowledgeable group of educators, researchers, and experts from a range of early childhood fields, including early learning and curriculum development, technology integration, brain development, parent engagement, and health and nutrition.
For many years, the EAB has helped The Goddard School to move research into action to maintain the best in industry curriculum as the science of learning grows and evolves. To achieve this goal, the EAB provides crucial feedback on new programs and services, suggesting improvements to the industry leader’s proprietary Learning Program and supporting original research and publications.
A thought leader in the kids’ educational media and international child development fields, Dr. Pai brings her expertise in cultural sensitivity and diversity, as well as the influence of media and technology to early childhood education. She earned her doctorate degree in Human Development from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and was previously Vice President of Research at Common Sense Media.
Dr. Pai hopes to enhance The Goddard School’s research and strategy by acting as a translator of the most up-to-date media studies and methodologies, as well as providing insights on child diversity and identity.
“This is a time to be willing, as a parent, to embrace all methods of learning,” said Dr. Pai. “Relax and think about learning as a lifelong enterprise, not something that children do within the four walls of their classroom. Embrace and follow your child’s passion and encourage them to ask questions.”
Dr. Jipson, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and Child Development at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, brings experience and knowledge to early childhood education within the domains of science, health, and technology.
“At The Goddard School, the EAB ensures a high-quality education program to prepare children for social and academic success in the 21st century,” said Joe Schumacher, CEO of Goddard Systems, Inc.
“We’re extremely fortunate to have Drs. Jipson and Pai joining our team of educators, researchers, and experts, and we’re confident that they’ll be a valuable asset to furthering our unique, play-based curriculum.”
