Angela Alcerro

Angela Alcerro is a Senior Lecturer at Otis College of Art and Design, teaching in both the Toy Design and Liberal Arts and Sciences departments. With a Doctorate of Education (in progress) from USC and multiple advanced degrees in TESOL, Media Arts, and Design, she specializes in international education, diversity curriculum development, and assessment innovation.

Education:

• Doctorate of Education (Dissertation: Equitable Assessment for International Art Students) - University of Southern California (in progress)
• Master of Arts in Teaching, TESOL - University of Southern California
• Master of Arts, Media Arts and Design - Antioch University, McGregor
• Graphic Design and Packaging - Art Center College of Design
• Bachelor of Arts, Spanish and Latin American Literature - University of California, Los Angeles

Her research focuses on diversity and inclusion in arts education, assessment design for international students, and the intersection of play theory with digital literacy. She has published extensively on these topics and received multiple faculty development grants for innovative pedagogy.

Scientific Awards:

• 2022 Faculty Assessment Grant on Equity and Assessment
• 2017-2018 OARS Faculty Research Grant (Infusing Diversity)
• 2016-2017 OARS Faculty Research Grant (E-portfolios as Assessment)
• 2015-2016 Curricular Innovation Grant (E-learning Research)
• 2015-2016 Bricks + Clicks Grant (Hybrid Courses)

She serves as a consultant for international education and toy development, working with institutions like Mattel, Hand2Mind, and UCLA Extension. Her teaching portfolio includes History of Toys, Writing in the Digital Age, and advanced digital drawing courses.