Annie George-Puskar

Annie George-Puskar, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching at Fordham University's Graduate School of Education. Her research focuses on early childhood transitions, leadership development in educational systems, and equity in special education practices.

• Ph.D., Educational Psychology, University of Connecticut (2018)
• Postgraduate Certificate, Applied Behavior Analysis, Penn State University (2011)
• M.A. and B.A. in Psychology, The Catholic University of America (2009, 2010)

Her work examines racial bias in early childhood special education, mathematics education disparities, and data-driven teacher preparation. She leads a research lab studying NYC preschool transition practices in collaboration with the New York City Early Childhood Research Network.

Recent publications explore family-professional partnerships, case-based instruction for bias disruption, and interdisciplinary collaborations in special education. She serves on editorial boards for multiple journals and has presented at national conferences including AERA and CEC.

• Dame of Magistral Grace, Order of Malta
• Co-Chair, Auxiliary in Connecticut
• Advisory Board Member, Children's School

George-Puskar advises doctoral students on qualitative and quantitative research related to early childhood transitions and has contributed to teacher training programs through workshops and curriculum development projects.