Social Studies Education
Mary Carney
Mary Carney is a doctoral student pursuing an EdD in curriculum & teaching with a specialization in social studies education at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Her research interests include justice-oriented social studies and practitioner research. Mary is also a secondary social studies teacher and chair of the history and social […]
Kerry Dunne
Dr. Kerry Dunne has been a history teacher, department head, and director in Massachusetts public schools for over 25 years and is currently the Social Studies Department Head at Lexington High School. She is a part-time instructor in social studies education at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development, and adjunct instructor at […]
Lauren Funk
Dr. Lauren Funk is a lecturer specializing in social studies education at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. She teaches comprehensive foundational and social studies method courses to both undergraduate and graduate students. Dr. Funk’s research expertise includes civic engagement, teacher reflection, educational legislation, and teacher resistance. Before joining the academic faculty, […]
Rob Martinelle
Dr. Rob Martinelle is a senior lecturer and the program director for social studies education at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. He teaches both foundational courses and social studies method courses to undergraduate and graduate students, while his research focuses on reflective teaching, social studies teacher preparation, and the self-study of […]
Maria C. Olivares
Dr. Maria Olivares is a research assistant professor in the Language & Literacy Education program at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. She is affiliated with the Earl Center for Learning & Innovation. She is an artist, poet, and research scientist whose work explicitly acknowledges and challenges the role of race and […]
Angel Osorio Pizarro
Angel Osorio Pizarro is a doctoral student in educational studies with a specialization in mathematics and science education at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. His research interests focus on developing elementary science curricula and teaching strategies that enable students to think systemically and critically, and to leverage scientific inquiry towards helping […]
Sarah Parker
Sarah Parker is a doctoral student in the Educational Leadership & Policy program at BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Sarah’s research explores teacher preparation and mentorship, particularly in smaller private and public institutions. In addition, she is interested in exploring how those preparation and mentor programs increase teacher retention. Sarah is the […]
Kaylene Stevens
Dr. Kaylene Stevens is a clinical assistant professor at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Her research interests lie in teacher education, civics and social studies education, and pedagogy and curriculum in K–12 classrooms. She works on several grants and research studies that study how to bring civic education and discourse into […]