Lloyd Morrisett

Lloyd Morrisett is an influential American psychologist and educator best known as a co-founder of the Sesame Workshop, the organization behind the beloved children's television program, Sesame Street. His work has had a profound impact on early childhood education, as he helped to bridge educational concepts with entertainment, making learning engaging for young children. Morrisett's vision was to use television as a tool to promote literacy and social skills among preschoolers, leading to Sesame Street becoming a pioneering model for educational programming worldwide. His contributions have shaped how children learn through media, combining education with fun.