Jane Lannak

Clinical Associate Professor of Education
BA, St. Lawrence University; MLS, Simmons College; PhD, University of Southern California

Dr. Lannak served as Academic Coordinator of Boston University’s Early Childhood Education Programs Overseas. Her principal interest is in the application of child development theory and research to educational practice in schools and childcare settings. She has developed education and training programs for teachers and administrators and has spoken extensively to parent groups and professional organizations both nationally and internationally on such topics as learning environments, quality childcare, and children’s literature. Dr. Lannak has served on the boards of the Association for Young Children, Europe, and the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Professor Lannak directs the Early Childhood Learning Laboratory, a demonstrative preschool housed in the School of Education.