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Diane M. Caracciolo is an Associate Professor in the School of Education at Adelphi University’s Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences. She is based in Alumnae Hall and is actively engaged in teaching, research, and community partnerships focused on the arts, imagination, and social justice in education.
Education:
- Ed.D. in Art and Art Education, Teachers College, Columbia University (2006)
- Goetheanum Diploma in Speech Formation, London School of Speech Formation (1990)
- M.A. in Speech Arts and Educational Theater, Adelphi University (1980)
- B.A. in English, SUNY Binghamton (1978)
Her research interests include the role of creative imagination in education, Waldorf (Rudolf Steiner) pedagogy, arts-based research, storytelling, and the historical significance of Adelphi’s Children's Centre for the Creative Arts. She explores the healing potential of the arts and the influence of the Michael Chekhov acting method.
The recent publications and scholarly work highlight a strong focus on collaborative, community-centered research, particularly with Indigenous communities such as the Shinnecock Nation. Her work bridges theater, arts education, and social justice, often emphasizing decolonizing methodologies, cultural respect, and transformative pedagogy. Themes of identity, healing, and imagination recur across her scholarship.
Scientific Awards:
- Adelphi University Student Government Association, Women's Recognition Award (2017)
- Adelphi University Student Government Association, Women's Recognition Award (2005)
- Certificate of Recognition, Women’s History Month, Student Government Association, Adelphi University (2003)
- President's Award for Excellence in Service, Adelphi University (2003-2004)
Caracciolo has received significant grants, including a Faculty Development Grant from Adelphi University and the President’s Grant for Student Research in Diversity from Teachers College, Columbia University. These funded professional development workshops and a documentary film on Indigenous education. She mentors through collaborative projects and community engagement, though no formal advisees are listed. Her creative scholarship includes the production of 'Teaching & Learning with Long Island's Native Peoples,' a professional development DVD.
She is actively involved in academic and community-based initiatives, particularly those centered on diversity, multicultural education, and the integration of the arts into teacher education. Her work exemplifies a commitment to ethical, imaginative, and socially responsible scholarship.
