Polly Stansell | Source | Vice President of Product at Committee for Children
Polly Stansell
Polly Stansell serves as the Vice President of Product at Committee for Children, a global nonprofit dedicated to children's safety and well-being through its research-based Second Step social-emotional learning programs. With over 25 years of experience in K-12 education, social-emotional learning, and edtech, Polly, a former teacher, now leads the development of the Second Step programs. These programs span from Early Learning (Pre-K) through High School, also offering resources for out-of-school settings and educator well-being, ensuring engagement and effectiveness for children, educators, and families alike.
Before her current role, Polly spearheaded product teams at notable organizations, including Voyager Learning, McGraw-Hill’s Reality-Based Learning, S&P Global, Edmark Center, and Lightspan Partnership. She has significantly contributed to the field through her board membership and strategic advisory roles, including the Partnership for 21st Century Skills and the Corporate Advisory Council for Excellence in Education. Polly holds a bachelor's in elementary education from Westminster College and a master's in educational technology from San Diego State University.
Her areas of expertise include:
-Strategic product development
-Edtech and leadership
-Teaching and learning
-Social-emotional learning and development
-Digital learning solutions
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Committee for Children
Vice President of Product
started May 2018
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Don’t Overlook Families when Implementing SEL Strategies in School (The 74)
Stansell: Helping kids build life skills like confidence, decision-making and the ability to cope with difficulty takes families & schools — together
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Committee for Children’s VP of Product on the “More Than Just Okay” Campaign (Inside SEL)
Last month month, we connected with Polly Stansell, VP of Product atCommittee for Children, to learn more about the global non-profit’s “More Than Just Okay” campaign.
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In ‘social-emotional learning,’ right sees more critical race theory (The Washington Post)
Conservative activists who have battled schools across the country over issues of race and gender have a new target: social-emotional learning programs that until recently were uncontroversial.
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"If kids don’t develop the fundamental skills that allow them to function not just in the classroom but in society, their academic gains may be harder to sustain in the long term. But when students can collaborate with peers, feel calm in emotional situations and think critically about things they’re experiencing in their classrooms, hallways, lunchrooms and sports fields, they’re better equipped to succeed both in and out of the classroom and far into the future."
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"When schools, families, and communities work together, we can make sure all students have rich opportunities to learn and practice important skills that help them collaborate, solve problems, and succeed in school, college, career, and life. As educators, we need to take every opportunity to engage with families about social-emotional skill building."
