Ana Isabel Acedo Barroso

Ana Isabel Acedo Barroso serves as a Lecturer at Camilo José Cela University (UCJC), teaching across Master's programs in Special Educational Needs and Inclusive Education, Digital Technology Applied to Teaching Practice, and Educational Guidance. She concurrently holds a lecturer and coordinator position for the Educational Guidance specialty in the Master's Degree in Secondary Education Teaching at Florida Universitària.

Her academic credentials include a Bachelor's Degree in Pedagogy (University of Valencia, 2008-2013), a Master's Degree in Research in Education (University of Santiago de Compostela, 2013-2014), and a PhD in Education specializing in Family and Childhood (University of Valencia, 2014-2021).

Dr. Acedo Barroso's research centers on Education with emphases in Family and Childhood Systems, Inclusive Educational Practices, and Socio-Emotional Development. Her work addresses interventions for at-risk populations, residential child protection frameworks, and digital pedagogy integration, reflecting commitment to bridging theoretical research with community-based educational solutions.

Analysis of her publications reveals consistent focus on child welfare ecosystems, with key themes spanning residential foster care models, animal-assisted social inclusion mechanisms, and professional training for adult transition pathways. These contributions demonstrate interdisciplinary reach across educational psychology, social work, and community development.

Actively contributing to the GRIFAIN research group at the University of Valencia, she investigates family-childhood dynamics through educational, emotional, and social lenses. Her mentorship includes directing Master's thesis projects at UNIR and coordinating educational programs, fostering development of emerging education professionals.