Zhiling Shea

Zhiling Shea is an Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education at the University of Maine at Farmington. Her work focuses on creating equitable and high-quality educational environments for all children, with a particular emphasis on marginalized communities. She holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Education from the University of California, Irvine, an M.PP. in Public Policy from Brandeis University's Heller School, and a B.S. in Management from Johnson & Wales University.

• Education:
• Ph.D. in Education, University of California, Irvine (2022)
• M.A. in Education, University of California, Irvine (2020)
• M.PP. in Public Policy, Heller School of Brandeis University (2017)
• B.S. in Management, Johnson & Wales University (2014)

Dr. Shea’s research integrates public policy perspectives to address systemic inequities in early childhood education. She advocates for policy frameworks that ensure accessibility and quality in early learning environments for underserved populations.