Shaina Rowell is Assistant Director of Educational Development in the Center for Teaching and Learning at Washington University in St. Louis where she works with faculty, postdocs, and graduate students. She is particularly interested in helping instructors consider ways they can promote student well-being and has enjoyed collaborating with staff at the student health center. She is also affiliated with the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences where she has taught undergraduate courses in research methods and lifespan development. Prior to joining the CTL, Shaina worked for the Center for Integrative Research on Cognition, Learning, and Education (CIRCLE) on projects to implement active learning in large courses and to help students improve their study habits. She earned her PhD in Developmental Psychology from the University of Virginia.

