Reda Ponelienė

Reda Ponelienė is a Lecturer at Vilnius University’s Institute of Education, specializing in early childhood education, sustainable education, and the sociocultural impacts of consumerism on children. Her work focuses on developing pedagogical strategies, institutional management, and parental engagement to foster resilience against commercial influences and promote holistic child development. She collaborates on projects like the Šakaliukai ieško tvarumo lobių books, which integrate sustainability into educational practices. Key research areas include pre-school leadership challenges, creative arts in education, and the representation of children in media advertising. Her contributions span Lithuania and international contexts, addressing global and regional educational policies.

• Expertise: Education Policy, Child Development, Consumer Culture, Pre-school Education, Sustainable Pedagogy
• Notable Works: Books on sustainable education, studies on advertising’s impact on children, and institutional case studies.