Profiles

Jane Elyce Glasgow, PhD

Dr. Jane Elyce Glasgow is the Executive Director of Minus 9 to 5 and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics. She holds both a Doctorate of Philosophy and Master of Science degree in education from Old Dominion University with a concentration in early childhood and a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary and special education from Longwood University. Her research and work focus on parental engagement and building on family’s strengths to empower them as their child’s first teacher.

Prior to joining the staff in 2016, she was an early childhood professional development consultant. She previously directed both the Children’s Learning and Research Center at Old Dominion University and the Child Development Lab at Tidewater Community College.  She has also served as Instructor of Early Childhood at Old Dominion and Tidewater Community College. She started her career as a kindergarten teacher with Chesapeake Public Schools.

Dr. Glasgow is passionate about helping children and families within the community, especially those dealing with the daily challenges of poverty, racism and social discrimination.