Reflection Sciences
Education Executive with over 30 years experience working in the field of early childhood education and youth development bringing her insights and relationships to Reflection Sciences. Shelley has been recognized for her contributions to the field of Youth Development with the Richard Schofield Award for Outstanding Leadership. Currently Shelley is the Chief Re-imagination Officer at YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago. In her role she focuses on “re-imagining” issues and opportunities, internal and external, that drive program and diversify revenue to expand how and who the YWCA serves. She is currently the Chairman of the National Afterschool Association Board of Directors. Previously, Shelley served as Chief Operating Officer for two divisions of Knowledge Universe, CCLC and Champions.
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Reflection Sciences
Reflection Sciences provides training and tools for assessing executive function skills in early childhood and across the lifespan. Executive function (EF) refers to neurocognitive skills, such as attention, working memory, self-control, and cognitive flexibility, that are involved in goal-directed problem solving. These are essential life skillsthat provide a foundation for learning and adaptation in a wide range of contexts. EF skills make it possible for children to learn effectively and efficiently in a classroom context, and they protect children against risks associated with adversity. EF measured in childhood has been proven to predict school readiness, academic achievement, and educational attainment, as well as career success, health, wealth, and well-being in adulthood.