W. George Scarlett

W. George Scarlett is a Teaching Professor at Tufts University's Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Study & Human Development within the School of Arts and Sciences. He has held progressive academic roles at Tufts since 1990, including Assistant Professor (1990-1992), Lecturer (1992-2012), Senior Lecturer (2012-2024), and currently as Teaching Professor (2024-present).

• PhD in Developmental Psychology, Clark University (1978)
• MDiv in Theology, Episcopal Theological School (1971)
• BA in Psychology, Yale University (1967)

His research focuses on children's development as earth stewards, children's play dynamics, behavioral approaches to challenging childhood behaviors, and lifespan religious/spiritual development. He emphasizes interdisciplinary connections between psychology, education, and environmental stewardship.

Key publication trends show consistent contributions to classroom management theory (2015 Sage Encyclopedia), play therapy applications (2017), and spiritual development frameworks (2006-2020). His work integrates developmental psychology with practical educational interventions.

He leads Tomorrow's Earth Stewards, an online platform for environmental educators, and has developed artful explanation guidelines merging creative nonfiction with academic analysis to enhance educational leadership.