Wendy Pollock

Wendy Pollock is a Program Director for Early Childhood Leadership at Bank Street College of Education, where she joined the Graduate Faculty full-time in 2016. Her career includes roles as a teacher, principal of an urban public school, and Director of Early Childhood Programs in a large urban district. She has also served as an adjunct advisor in the Early Childhood Leadership Program and worked with the PreK for All program from 2014-2016, focusing on social-emotional development.

Education:

• EdD, Teachers College, Columbia University

Research Interests: Dr. Pollock specializes in early childhood leadership, professional development strategies in educational settings, and fostering social-emotional growth in young learners. Her work emphasizes equity and practical applications in urban educational environments.

Advising & Grants: While specific grants or advised students are not detailed, her role as a Program Director and faculty member underscores her ongoing contributions to shaping leadership in early childhood education. She designs professional development programs through Bank Street’s Continuing Professional Studies.

Labs/Teams: Collaborated with the Education Center as part of the PreK for All initiative, leading teams of coaches to implement evidence-based practices in early childhood settings.