Elementary Education
Jennifer Altavilla-Giordano
Dr. Jennifer Altavilla-Giordano is a lecturer of language education and director of the TESOL Multilingual Learner Education (Licensure) program at BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Her research focuses on professional development, preservice training, and instructional coaching for teachers who work with students classified as English learners. She is passionate about collaborating with […]
Andrew Bacher-Hicks
Dr. Andrew Bacher-Hicks is an assistant professor at BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. He studies K-12 education policy in the United States, with a focus on teacher labor markets, school discipline, and the link between crime and education. He is affiliated faculty with the Wheelock Educational Policy Center (WEPC). Dr. Bacher-Hicks’ work […]
Scott K. Baker
Dr. Scott K. Baker is a research professor at BU Wheelock. His research interests are developing and testing academic interventions for use in the elementary grades. Dr. Baker received his PhD in school psychology from the University of Oregon. Recent News
Andrea Bien
Dr. Andrea Bien is a clinical assistant professor at BU Wheelock with appointments in both the Teaching & Learning and Language & Literacy Education departments. She is also the codirector of Educating Critically, a center for anti-oppression teaching & learning. Dr. Bien’s research and teaching focus on understanding elementary classroom practice as a tool for […]
Jennifer Bryson
Dr. Jennifer Bryson is a senior lecturer and director of the Elementary Education and Reading Education programs at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. In her research, Dr. Bryson uses sociocognitive and sociocultural theories of learning to examine the role of family literacy projects as a tool to bridge home and school […]
Jenny M. Cavallerano
Jenny M. Cavallerano, a former elementary classroom teacher, is an instructor, field supervisor, and faculty advisor in the Elementary Education Program. She works to support students as they prepare to enter careers in education by providing an inclusive educational environment for students to embrace their curiosity, take ownership of their learning, and reflect on ways to […]
Olivia Chi
Dr. Olivia Chi is an assistant professor in the Educational Leadership & Policy Studies Department at BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Her research uses quantitative methods to study the economics of education, with a focus on teacher labor markets and measures of teacher quality. She is affiliated faculty with the Wheelock Educational […]
Eric Cordero-Siy
Dr. Eric Cordero-Siy (last syllable is pronounced “sea,” like the body of water) is a clinical assistant professor in the Mathematics Education program at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. His work supports elementary teachers in developing lessons that support mathematical sense-making, particularly with the use of drawings and other informal representations. […]
Kathleen Corriveau
Dr. Kathleen Corriveau is the associate dean for faculty affairs and a professor at BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. She also directs the Social Learning Laboratory at BU Wheelock. Her research focuses on social-cognitive development of trust in early childhood, bridging ideas from developmental and social psychology and applying them to educational […]
Nermeen Dashoush
Dr. Nermeen Dashoush is a clinical assistant professor of early childhood at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Her work focuses on leveraging media and technology to provide access to high-quality STEM education. Her research interests include enhancing discourse between adults and children, elevating classroom quality, and STEM informal learning spaces. Dr. […]