Daniela Racheva

Daniela Racheva, PhD is Assistant Professor of Theory of Education at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Bulgaria, serving within the Faculty of Education and its Department of Theory of Education. She lectures on educational theory, methodology, inclusive pedagogies and child-focused social work.

Education: While specific degrees are not listed, her title “PhD” indicates doctoral-level qualification in educational sciences.

Research interests centre on:

• Patriotic education through folklore traditions;
• Inclusive education for vulnerable and minority children;
• Child rights and social justice in education;
• Social pedagogy with at-risk and delinquent youth;
• Migration studies focusing on unaccompanied minors;
• Poverty and educational inequality as determinants of deviant behaviour.

Across eleven recent publications (2018-2023) she has examined how folklore, extracurricular activities and rights-based pedagogies can foster inclusion and address social disparities. Her work consistently links theory with practical alternatives for educators and policy-makers.

Contact & Languages: Fluent in English and Russian; reachable at d.racheva@fp.uni-sofia.bg or +359 2 9308 296.