Audra Cerruto

Audra Cerruto is an Associate Professor and Education Program Director at Molloy College's School of Education and Human Services. She holds a Ph.D. and specializes in areas such as teacher self-efficacy, psychoeducational assessment, and special education. Her research emphasizes innovative approaches to education, including therapeutic play and social-emotional learning.

Her scholarly work includes studies on autism therapy, teacher training programs, and mentoring strategies for educators. Cerruto has contributed to peer-reviewed journals like the Nordic Journal of Music Therapy and Journal for Leadership and Instruction.

Professionally, she is active in organizations such as the Council for Exceptional Children and the National Association of School Psychologists. Her recent media engagements address pandemic-related learning gaps and educational equity.