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Christine Carducci is an Adjunct Professor in Human Development at Pacific Oaks College, affiliated with the Department of General Education. With over 30 years of professional experience, she has dedicated her career to early childhood education, inclusive practices for children with special needs, and the education of adult learners in both face-to-face and virtual environments.
Her educational background includes a strong foundation in child development and educational leadership:
- B.A. in Child Development / Psychology, California State University, Chico (1992)
- M.A. in Early Childhood Special Education / Infant Intervention, San Francisco State University (2000)
- Ed.D. in Education Leadership, Mills College, Oakland, CA (2016)
Christine's research and professional interests center on human development, inclusive pedagogy, and strength-based formative assessment. Inspired by international study tours to Reggio Emilia, Italy, and Aotearoa/New Zealand, she emphasizes relational learning, identity formation, and the use of Learning Stories as a pedagogical tool. Her work advocates for intentional observation, curiosity, and embracing multiple perspectives in educational settings.
She is actively engaged in professional service, currently serving as Executive Board Secretary for Supporting the Advancement of Learning Stories in America (SALSA), and is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the North American Reggio Emilia Alliance (NAREA). While no publications or awards are listed in the provided text, her contributions to inclusive education and teacher development are evident through her teaching and leadership roles. Christine believes that lifelong growth emerges through reciprocal teaching and learning experiences grounded in relationships.
