Samuel J. Meisels

Samuel J. Meisels is an American educator and researcher, specializing in early childhood development and education. He is the Founding Executive Director of the Buffett Early Childhood Institute.

The Buffett Early Childhood Institute is an organization based in Nebraska that aims to transform the early childhood landscape by improving the learning and development of children from birth to age 8. It conducts research, provides professional development, and advocates for policies that support early childhood education.

Samuel J. Meisels holds a bachelor's degree in experimental psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He received his doctoral degree in developmental and child psychology from Purdue University.

Samuel J. Meisels' research interests include early childhood program evaluation, assessment, curriculum development, and policy analysis. He focuses on understanding the factors that contribute to children's learning and development during the early years of life.

Yes, Samuel J. Meisels has received several awards and honors for his work in the field of early childhood education. Some of these include the Public Voice for Children and Youth Award from Voices for America's Children and the Distinguished Service to Children Award from the National Association for the Education of Young Children.