Erika Christakis

Erika Christakis

Keynote Speaker: Early Childhood Educator at Yale University & Author of "The Importance of Being Little"

Erika Christakis Biography

Erika Christakis is an American educator and writer, specializing in early childhood education. She is author of "The Importance of Being Little".

Since the 1990s, Christakis has worked as a preschool teacher, college administrator and instructor, educational consultant, and writer and journalist.

From 2009-2013, Christakis was appointed Co-Master of Pforzheimer House at Harvard College. In 2013, Christakis moved to Yale University, where she was appointed Lecturer in Early Childhood Education at the Zigler Center in Child Development and Social Policy at the Yale Child Study Center.

Christakis has written on the developmental needs of children, young adults, and families, and on popular culture and other topics, for many venues, including The Atlantic, CNN.com, The Washington Post, The Huffington Post and more. She wrote a TIME.com Ideas column for two years. She has written in the defense of the rights of minors and criticized the increasing bureaucratization of American schooling.

Her book, "The Importance of Being Little: What Preschoolers Really Need From Grownups" was published in February 2016, and it debuted on the New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestseller List of February 28, 2016 at number 19.

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Erika Christakis Videos

Slate School Education Idea Lab: A Conversation about Education
Preserving Childhood at School | Erika Christakis

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Erika Christakis is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Government, Psychology, Authors, Professors, Social Activism, Early Childhood Education, Leadership and Education.

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Erika Christakis Videos

Slate School Education Idea Lab: A Conversation about Education
Preserving Childhood at School | Erika Christakis
  • How do I book Erika Christakis to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Erika Christakis for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Erika Christakis, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Erika Christakis or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Erika Christakis for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Erika Christakis, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Erika Christakis, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Erika Christakis speak about?

    Erika Christakis is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Government, Psychology, Authors, Professors, Social Activism, Early Childhood Education, Leadership and Education.
  • Where does Erika Christakis travel from?

    Erika Christakis generally travels from Connecticut, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Erika Christakis?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Erika Christakis for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Erika Christakis for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Erika Christakis or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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