Episode 5: Dennis Shirley and Rana Dajani talk about education, identity and wellbeing
In this special episode of “Think. Debate. Inspire” Henry Alt-Haaker speaks with Dennis Shirley, a professor for Education and Rana Dajani, a molecular biologist. The conversation focuses on various aspects of education, the interconnection between reading, identity and wellbeing.
Dennis Shirley is Gabelli Faculty Fellow and Professor of Education at the Lynch School of Education and Human Development at Boston College. He has conducted research and led professional development workshops for teachers, principals, and affiliated school staff in 30 nations in 6 continents.
Rana Dajani is Professor of Molecular Biology and Founder of We Love Reading, a program focused on fostering the love of reading among children in Jordan and the rest of the world.