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Shaina's Reading Corner
Currently Reading:
What Matters Most: Lessons the Dying Teach Us About Living
Highly Recommended:
Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice from Dear Sugar
Psychological Sciences Master's Student, Class of 2027
Shira Godin is a graduate student in the Psychology M.S. Program at William & Mary. She received a B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Human Development from the University of Maryland, College Park. Her research interests center on examining the role of parent-child relationships in shaping a child's socioemotional development into adulthood, with a particular focus on understanding intergenerational trauma and factors that protect against its adverse outcomes. Shira hopes to continue her education and research training by pursuing a Ph.D. in Psychology.
In her free time, Shira likes to read, spend way too much time on her phone, and enjoy the fresh air by exploring Williamsburg's walking trails.
Psychological Sciences and English Major, Class of 2026
Kendall Pade is a senior undergraduate student at William & Mary, double majoring in Psychology and English. Her research interests are in developmental and positive psychology, with a particular focus on positive protective factors that support children experiencing adversity. Looking ahead, she hopes to pursue a master's degree and continue her research, expanding her understanding of positive developmental psychology.
In her free time, Kendall likes to travel, ski, and read.