Abstract Essay, in its sixth season, features Dr. Meera Viswanathan a lifelong educator and distinguished scholar who earned her undergraduate degree, M.A., and Ph.D. from Stanford University—as my guest. In this episode, we explore her academic journey, her dedication to education, and the insights she has gained through years of scholarship and teaching. Dr. Viswanathan shares her perspectives on intellectual growth, the evolving role of education in society, and the importance of critical thinking in shaping future generations. This conversation offers a thoughtful reflection on learning, leadership, and the enduring impact of education.

Meera Viswanathan

Girls Need Bravery Over Perfection

A lifelong educator and scholar, Dr. Meera Viswanathan holds her undergraduate degree, her M.A., and a Ph.D. from Stanford University. An expert in girls education and development, Dr. Viswanathan has been featured in the Wall St. Journal for her work at The Ethel Walker School, an independent all-girls school in Simsbury, CT.

Dr. Viswanathan joined Walker’s from Brown University, where she was an Associate Professor of Comparative Literature and East Asian Studies.

Dr. Viswanathan joined Brown University as a Japan Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow in the Comparative Literature and East Asian Studies departments. Subsequently, she became an assistant professor and was promoted with tenure. Meera, who is fluent in seven languages including French, German, Latin, Classical Greek, Old English, and Old Norse, received several National Endowment for the Humanities grants and awards while at Brown.

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