Eileen Jay has devoted herself to improving education. She earned a Doctor’s Degree in Education (Ed.D.) from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and has published books and journal articles in the field. From her professional work as an educational researcher at Harvard University, Eileen brings an in-depth understanding of teaching and learning. In her research, she has delved deeply into studying how students learn and how schools can create learning environments that foster creative and critical thinking. Her professional insights have been extremely valuable in helping the Superintendent and School Committee shape the educational vision and priorities for our school system.
- Doctorate in Education – Harvard Graduate School of Education
Ed.D. Human Development (Cognitive Psychology), 1996
Ed.M. Interactive Technology in Education, 1984 - Educational Researcher – Harvard University
conducted multiple educational research projects
at Project Zero with Howard Gardner & David Perkins - Published books & journal articles
Co-author of The Thinking Classroom on creating cultures of thinking in schools
Published journal articles and chapters on creativity and thinking skills - Areas of Research
creative and critical thinking, school cultures, creativity, teaching of thinking, science education, technology in education