Elsa Maria Bacala Estrela

Elsa Maria Bacala Estrela is an Assistant Professor at Universidade Lusófona's Faculty of Social Sciences, Education and Administration and a Project Coordinator at the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies in Education and Development (CeiED). She also serves as an external expert for the Pilot Project for Pedagogical Innovation at Boa Água School Group. Her academic journey includes a

• PhD in Education (2015)
• Master's in Educational Sciences (2006)
• Primary/Secondary School Teacher (1993)

research focuses on curriculum autonomy, teacher well-being, and distributed leadership, with projects like EURIDICE and ACT4WBeing. Her work spans Portugal, pedagogical innovation, and digital transformation. Recent publications analyze curriculum dynamics and educational leadership in changing times. She collaborates with institutions across Europe and contributes to academic journals as an editor.