معرفی
Emily Darlington is a Lecturer in Early Childhood Education at Sonoma State University, bringing more than two decades of experience in the early education field and over twelve years of managing state-level grants and contracts with agencies such as First 5 California, the California Department of Education, and the California Department of Social Services.
Education
- MA Early Childhood Education, Sonoma State University
- BA Liberal Studies (Hutchins School), Sonoma State University
Research & Professional Focus
Her scholarly and professional interests center on advancing equitable early learning environments, developing effective early-education workforce pathways, and translating policy into practice through grant-funded initiatives that serve diverse early-childhood settings—from private centers and family child-care homes to Head Start and transitional kindergarten programs.
Across her career she has provided coaching and advising to educators working in Head Start/Early Head Start, First 5 consortia, County Offices of Education, and community-based organizations, ensuring that practitioners are well-prepared to foster empowerment and equity for children and families.
Teaching
At Sonoma State, Darlington teaches courses that bridge theory and practice, including:
- EDEC 450: Empowerment and Equity for Children and Families
- EDEC 482: Pursuing a Career in Teaching
- EDEC 250: Introduction to Lifespan Development
Her classroom instruction is informed by extensive field experience and ongoing engagement with state-level early-education policy and funding mechanisms.
