Elementary Education
Scott K. Baker
Dr. Scott K. Baker is a senior research scientist at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. His research interests are developing and testing academic interventions for use in the elementary grades. Recent News
Andrea Bien
Dr. Andrea Bien is a clinical associate professor at BU Wheelock with appointments in both the Teaching & Learning and Language & Literacy Education departments. Dr. Bien’s research and teaching focus on understanding elementary classroom practice as a tool for disrupting inequity. In her role as a clinical faculty member, Dr. Bien has the unique […]
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 is an instructor, field supervisor, and faculty advisor in the Elementary Education program at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. She supports 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 […]
Olivia Chi
Dr. Olivia Chi is an assistant professor in the Educational Leadership & Policy Studies Department at Boston University 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 […]
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 associate 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. […]
Thuc Do
Thuc Do is a research coordinator at the Center on the Ecology of Early Development, where he helps to conduct research that informs policies promoting racial justice and equality for Black children and their families. Most of his research experience aims to promote equity for minority communities. With an interest in education, he is dedicated […]
Emmanuel Fairley-Pittman
Emmanuel Fairley-Pittman is a doctoral student in the Educational Leadership & Policy Studies program at BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. He is excited to research the principles of effective teacher preparation and professional learning that prioritize student success while emphasizing adult learning and well-being. He believes that when educators understand themselves as […]
Amanda Gundlach
Amanda Gundlach is a research scientist at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. In this role, she supports researchers in creating and implementing early elementary reading curriculum to better meet the needs of struggling readers. Before coming to BU Wheelock, Ms. Gundlach was an elementary school teacher for 10 years. Pronouns: she/her