Mary Balderas

Mary Balderas is a Visiting Instructor at the McKeown School of Education at Salem State University. She specializes in early childhood education and special education, teaching courses such as EDC 708 Early Childhood Med Pre-practicum, EDC 709 Early Childhood Med Pre-practicum II, and EDC 830 Practicum I in Early Childhood Education.

• Email: mary.balderas@salemstate.edu

Her research and practice focus on curriculum development and teacher training in early childhood education, particularly for students with special needs. She emphasizes hands-on practicum experiences to prepare educators for real-world classroom challenges.