Meet Melanie
Melanie Willins, M.Ed is an Educational Psychologist and Child Development Specialist based in Western MA who has worked with children and families for over 20 years. She focuses on integrating evidence-based child development strategies with holistic practices to support young children in the context of home and school. Melanie is also a 200 YTT yoga teacher and reiki practitioner.
She has spent the last 13 years professionally as a: school consultant, parent coach, nanny, preschool teacher, swim instructor, researcher and developmental specialist for early intervention.
She is grateful to have worked with many families schools and organizations in Massachusetts, Maryland, DC, Virginia, and North Carolina.
Education
University of Virginia
M.Ed Educational Psychology: Applied Developmental Sciences
University of Maryland
B.S. Elementary Education, Human Development
Research
Harvard University
Mental Control Lab
University of Virginia
Social Development Lab
Contemplative Teaching and Learning Lab
University of Maryland
Child Development Lab
Mind, Perception, and Morality Lab
University of North Carolina
FPG Child Development Institute