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Boston University Faculty<\/strong><\/h3>\n

BU Faculty members have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues, identify new colleagues to research with, seek consultation and problem solve within the BU Community. Share your news and events with us by filling out this form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Community Affiliate<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Community affiliates have the opportunity to access expertise related to implementation and evaluation, identify current best practices, enlarge professional network, and explore job opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Early Childhood Educators\/Practitioners<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Educators have the opportunity to influence new curricula and classroom practice developments, receive policy updates, regulatory guidance and network.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Students<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Students have the opportunity to seek volunteer and practicum opportunities, learn about BU educational opportunities related to early childhood study, and connect with state of the art research projects. Students who are interested in learning more about working with us, fill out this form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Funders\/Donors<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Funders & Donors have the opportunity to access to cutting edge initiatives for young children locally and globally along with ways to shape the next generations of leaders in early childhood.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Alumni<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Alumni have the opportunity to stay involved with BU, share post graduate knowledge and experience, connect and influence the next generation of students.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Leaders\/Advocates<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Leaders & Advocates have inside access to new ideas and data in the field that inform legislative action & policy, dialogue with parents and constituencies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Connect with our current network members:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Faculty & Staff<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/th>\nInterests<\/th>\nOrganization<\/th>\nEmail<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Amanda Tarullo<\/a><\/td>\nDevelopmental Psychology, Biological Stress, Executive Function, Neural Development, Parenting<\/td>\nBoston University, College of Arts and Sciences<\/td>\natarullo@bu.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cristina Gago<\/td>\nEarly childhood nutrition, Family-based nutrition interventions, Food insecurity interventions, Federal nutrition programs, Population health approaches to healthy eating promotion, Implementation science research<\/td>\nBoston University School of Public Health<\/td>\ngago@bu.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
David Hamer, MD<\/a><\/td>\nGlobal Health, Neonatal Sepsis Prevention, Community Health, Community-based Parenting Groups<\/td>\nBoston University, School of Public Health<\/td>\ndhamer@bu.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Debra Noe<\/td>\nAnti-bias education, English language learners, Family collaboration, Sustainability of the field for early childhood educators, Educator growth<\/td>\nBoston University Children’s Center<\/td>\ndnoe@bu.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dina Castro<\/a><\/td>\nEarly Education and Learning in Multilingual Multicultural Communities, Teacher Education, Evaluation of Early Education Quality, Pedagogical Approaches and Educational Policies<\/td>\nBoston University, Wheelock College of Education and Human Development<\/td>\ndccastro@bu.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ellie Friedland<\/a><\/td>\nSocial Justice Through Theatre of the Oppressed, Anti-bias Education, Cultural Competence, Professional Development<\/td>\nBoston University, Wheelock College of Education and Human Development<\/td>\nelliefr@bu.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Erika Gaby Cordova Ramos<\/a><\/td>\nNeonatal-perinatal care, Racial and linguistic disparities, Global health equity<\/td>\nBoston University School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center<\/td>\ngcordova@bu.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Felicity Crawford<\/a><\/td>\nTeacher Ideology, Urban Special Education, Racial, Cultural, and Linguistic Backgrounds<\/td>\nBoston University, Wheelock College of Education and Human Development<\/td>\nfcraw@bu.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Francis Samonte<\/td>\nPediatric neurodevelopmental specialist (M.D.), Cognitive behavioral scientist (Ph.D.), Global Health, Policy and Nutrition, Human Brain Development, Early Childhood and Developmental Specialist<\/td>\nBoston University College of Arts and Sciences<\/td>\nfrsamont@bu.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jelonid Fuentes<\/td>\nMultilingual Learners and Teacher Quality<\/td>\nInstitute for Early Childhood Well-Being<\/td>\njelonid@bu.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kathleen Corriveau<\/a><\/td>\nApplied Human Development, Social Cognitive Development, School Readiness<\/td>\nBoston University, Wheelock College of Education and Human Development<\/td>\nkcorriv@bu.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lauren Thorman<\/a><\/td>\nEarly Childhood Professional Development<\/td>\nBoston University, Global Programs<\/td>\nlthorman@bu.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lindsey Locks<\/a><\/td>\nGlobal Health, Nutrition, Epidemiology, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health, Implementation Science<\/td>\nBoston University, Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences<\/td>\nLMLocks@bu.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maria Emilia Bianco<\/td>\nMigrant mothers and children, Mental health, Human rights, Gender and development<\/td>\nBoston University School of Social Work<\/td>\nmebianco@bu.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Martha Vibbert<\/a><\/td>\nBehavioral Health Care in Pediatric and Community Settings, Equitable Access, Caregiver-child Connections, Healthy Neurodevelopment<\/td>\nBoston Medical Center<\/td>\nmvibbert@bu.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Peter Rockers<\/a><\/td>\nGlobal Health, Early Childhood Interventions, Child Nutrition, Brain Sciences, Impact Evaluation<\/td>\nBoston University, School of Public Health<\/td>\nprockers@bu.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ruth Paris<\/a><\/td>\nInfant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Parenting Interventions, Attachment and Early Childhood, Parental Substance Use, Diversity and Equity in Early Childhood Interventions<\/td>\nBoston University, School of Social Work<\/td>\nrparis@bu.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stephanie Cox Suarez<\/a><\/td>\nSpecial Education, Early Childhood Education<\/td>\nBoston University, Wheelock College of Education and Human Development<\/td>\nscsuarez@bu.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stephanie Curenton<\/a><\/td>\nParent-child Interactions, Early Childhood Education Programs, Early Childhood Workforce Programs, State and Federal Policy<\/td>\nBoston University, Wheelock College of Education and Human Development<\/td>\ncurenton@bu.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yoonsook Ha<\/a><\/td>\nChild and family policy, Early care and education, Equitable access to safety-net programs, Family and work balance among low-income working families, Immigrant families, At-risk youth and their access to resources<\/td>\nBoston University, School of Social Work<\/td>\nyha@bu.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Community Affiliates & Partner Organizations<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/th>\nInterests<\/th>\nOrganization<\/th>\nEmail<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Alan Mozaffari<\/td>\nApplied Human Development, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Participatory and Community-Based Research, Public Health, Systems Science<\/td>\nHarvard Graduate School of Education<\/td>\nalan.mozaffari@gmail.com<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Allison Kimble-Cusano<\/td>\nEarly Childhood Assessment, Anti-Bias\/Anti-Racist Early Childhood, Relational Health, Early Language and Literacy<\/td>\nInstitute for Child Success<\/td>\nakimblecusano@instituteforchildsuccess.org<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Angelina Philip<\/td>\nEarly Childhood Education, Social and Emotional Learning, Creativity, Technology<\/td>\nFreethinking Foundation<\/td>\nangiesphilip@gmail.com<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cecilia Garcia Caballero<\/td>\nEarly Childhood Professional Development, Integrative Care, International Education Experience<\/td>\nThe Golden Chickpea Center<\/td>\ncmpgarciac@gmail.com<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Danielle Eddins<\/td>\nInclusive Early Childhood Education, Parent Empowerment, Autism Advocacy, Black People in Educational Leadership, Strengths-Based Learning<\/td>\nReign & Root Academy<\/td>\ndanieddins@icloud.com<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Diana Greene<\/td>\nEarly Childhood Professional Development and Coaching<\/td>\nChildren’s Literacy Initiative<\/td>\ndgreene@cli.org<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dilara Yaya-Bryson<\/td>\nEarly Education Systems and Workforce, Human Development<\/td>\nUniversity of Connecticut<\/td>\nydilara@gmail.com<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elena Hasse Cox<\/td>\nEarly childhood emotional wellbeing, Curiosity and creativity and their connection to resilience, Power of relationships to support emotional and overall wellbeing, Supporting children during difficult moments<\/td>\nHarvard Graduate School of Education<\/td>\nellie.cox491@yahoo.com<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Elizabeth Farrah Louis, M.A.<\/td>\nPsychology, Mental Health<\/td>\nThe SPARK Center<\/td>\neflouis2011@gmail.com<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Erin Morris<\/td>\nEarly Childhood Education and Professional Development, Family Support, Growth and Human Development<\/td>\nBerkshire Community College<\/td>\nemorris@berkshirecc.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Giampaolo Sabino<\/td>\nIntegrated system for early childhood education and care, Early Childhood well-being, Childhood social participation<\/td>\nUniversita della Valle d’Aosta – Universite de la Vallee d’Aoste<\/td>\ngiampaolo.sabino@unicatt.it<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
John Noble Jr.<\/td>\nAlignment of Learning Environment design with Pedagogy, Child-centered spaces, Facility master plans as elements of long-term business plans, Learning environment standards<\/td>\nSHP<\/td>\njnoble@shp.com<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Julia Sayles<\/td>\nInfant and early childhood mental health, Mental health consultation, Trauma informed social emotional skill building, Implementation science, Early childhood systems of care<\/td>\nGeorgetown University<\/td>\njks116@georgetown.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kimberlie Hurley<\/td>\nEarly Childhood Education, Child Development, Curriculum<\/td>\nStoughton Public Schools, MA<\/td>\nkimberliehurley13@gmail.com<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kori Bardige<\/td>\nEarly Childhood Professional Development<\/td>\nLearning Circle Consulting<\/td>\nkbardige@gmail.com<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lindsay Beatty<\/td>\nEarly Childhood Education, Multilingual learners, Teacher preparation, Professional development<\/td>\nUniversity of Massachusetts Boston<\/td>\nlindsebd@bu.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Megina Baker<\/a><\/td>\nEarly Childhood Education, Bilingualism, Learning through Play, Early Childhood Curriculum, Teacher Professional Development<\/td>\nBoston Public Schools, Department of Early Childhood<\/td>\nmbaker@neighborhoodvillages.org<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nicole Willard<\/td>\nEarly Childhood Professional Development, Early Childhood Education and Care, Early Childhood Leadership<\/td>\nWindmill School<\/td>\nnwillard.edd@gmail.com<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rose Cardarelli, Ed.D.<\/td>\nClimate Resilience and Children, Children and Forced Migration, Social Emotional Learning, Human Rights and Children, Sustainable Development Goals<\/td>\nEducation for All Coalition<\/td>\nrosecardarelli@msn.com<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Samira Farhat<\/td>\nInclusive classrooms, English literacy, Critical discourse analysis, Early childhood education<\/td>\nBahrain Teachers College<\/td>\nsfarhat@uob.edu.bh<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sara Alharbi<\/td>\nDiversity, Early Childhood, Children’s Literature, Inclusion, Children’s Voice<\/td>\nQassim University<\/td>\nDr.Sara.Alharbi@hotmail.com<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shaakira Parker<\/td>\nPublic health, Early childhood policy, Early childhood mental health, Child development, Child health and wellbeing<\/td>\nBrandeis University<\/td>\nshaakiraparker@brandeis.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Susan Linn, Ed.D.<\/a><\/td>\nAdvocacy, Systemic Issues, Creative Play, Impact of media and commercial marketing on children, Therapeutic Tools<\/td>\nBoston Children’s Hospital<\/td>\nSusan@susanlinn.net<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Teresa Gerdes<\/td>\nEarly Childhood Education and Elementary Education, with a focus on language acquisition. Songs, chants, raps, and other dynamic activities for learning English naturally.<\/td>\nNative Learn<\/td>\nteresagerdes@gmail.com<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yilin Wang<\/td>\nApplied Human Development, Early Childhood Policies, Child Poverty, Minority Children and Parents<\/td>\nBoston College<\/td>\nwangecw@bc.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Find additional institute affiliates here<\/a><\/p>\n

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