Blake Colaianne is an Assistant Research Professor at Penn State University. His research examines how contemplative education supports social and emotional development in high school and college students. Currently, he is developing and implementing systems-level programming within K-12 and university settings. His relational approach to contemplative practice focuses on cultivating community and interdependence.
At Penn State, Blake teaches Art and Science of Human Flourishing and Mindfulness in Human Development. He is trained as a relational facilitator through the Courage of Care organization. He completed his Ph.D. at Penn State University, M.Ed at Harvard Graduate School of Education, and B.S. at Juniata College. Prior to graduate school, Blake was a high school science teacher for five years.
