Kristi Lockhart was the Associate Head of Morse from 2001-2012, and is now a Morse Fellow for life! She and her husband, former Head of College Frank Keil, introduced the Morse mascot, the walrus, and oversaw the 2009-2010 renovations. The latter included the implimentation of IM Pei like structure over the common room that brings in needed light, and installing the terraced deck of ipe wood extending from the dining hall, replete with a water feature. Dr. Lockhart also spearheaded the creation of the Fabrics Arts Studio and the hiring of the weaving instructor.
Kristi Lockhart was an associate research scientist and senior lecturer at Yale University having retired in 2021. She received her graduate degrees from Stanford University and University of Pennsylvania. A licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Lockhart specialized in working with children and families, with a specific interest in depression and other severe mental disorders. Her research focused on children’s social-cognitive development, specifically children’s understanding of social convention, children’s optimism, as well as children’s beliefs about the origins and stability of traits.