Carolyne Cook

Carolyne Cook is a Lecturer in the Department of Child & Adolescent Development at San Francisco State University (SFSU), part of the College of Health & Social Sciences. With over two decades of experience, she has worked in early childhood education programs as a teacher/director, mentor/coach, and principal. Her career includes significant time in Hawaii, where she earned a Master’s in Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Since 2011, she has served as an Early Childhood Principal in the San Francisco Unified School District while maintaining her academic role at SFSU.

Educational Background:

• Master’s in Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies, University of Hawaii at Manoa

Research & Expertise: Focuses on early childhood education, teacher development, curriculum design, and educational leadership. Her work emphasizes practical mentorship and program administration in both academic and K-12 settings.

Professional Roles:

• Lecturer at SFSU’s Department of Child & Adolescent Development
• Early Childhood Principal, San Francisco Unified School District