Erika Christakis

Erika Christakis is an early childhood educator, researcher, and author with extensive experience in the field.

She holds a teaching license for PreK-2nd grade in Massachusetts and has taught college-level courses on child development and education policy at the Yale Child Study Center.

Christakis is known for her advocacy of play-based learning and child-centered approaches in early education.

Her work emphasizes the importance of meaningful adult-child interactions and creating environments that foster children's natural curiosity and creativity.

In addition to her academic work, Christakis gained attention for her stance on free speech and political correctness in higher education, following a controversial email she sent to students at Yale University regarding Halloween costumes.