About Jean Y. Plaisir
Jean Y. Plaisir, Ph.D is a full professor in the teacher education department at Borough of Manhattan Community College, City University of New York. Plaisir holds a doctorate and two master’s degrees from Columbia University Teachers College, with studies in TESOL, comparative and international education, and applied linguistics with an emphasis in bilingual education and information technology. He completed his undergraduate studies at Hunter College/CUNY, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in classical studies (Latin and Greek) and romance languages (French and Spanish literature). Plaisir has been featured on a variety of publications and recruitment efforts seeking to increase men’s participation in the early childhood education workforce.
