CARLOS SANZ SIMÓN

Carlos Sanz Simón is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Educational Studies (Theory and History of Education) at Complutense University of Madrid. He holds a PhD in Education from the same institution, earning the Extraordinary Doctorate Award. His research focuses on the history of education, particularly nationalism, gender, and educational heritage, with a regional emphasis on Spain and Italy.

Education:

• Doctorate in Education (2020), Complutense University of Madrid
• Master's in Educational Research (UCM)
• Bachelor's in Pedagogy (UCM)

Research Interests: His work examines nationalism in education, gender dynamics (especially female educators' experiences under Francoism), and historical-educational heritage. He has conducted stays at Italy’s University of Macerata and collaborates with international projects like EU’s SUPERA initiative.

Publications: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles (2020–2025), focusing on topics like teacher repression during the Spanish Civil War, Francoist educational policies, and gender identity in early childhood education. His work often integrates oral histories and archival research.

Awards & Projects:

• Co-PI in projects like Totalitarianism and Internal Exile of Female Educators in Spain (2020–2023)
• Recipient of the Extraordinary Doctorate Award
• Member of the Historical and Comparative Keys to Education research group

Teaching Innovation: Led projects on inclusive pedagogy, museum integration in teacher training, and gender-equitable online learning (2018–2021).

Labs/Teams: Active in the Instituto de Investigaciones Feministas and collaborates with international institutions on historical-educational initiatives.