Erica Colon

Erica Colón is a Senior Academic Specialist at Michigan State University's Department of Human Development and Family Studies. She specializes in creating inclusive, developmentally appropriate curricula and integrating the Project Approach into classroom environments. Her work emphasizes literacy, children’s social development, and effective teaching practices.

Education:

• M.A. in Child Development, Michigan State University
• B.S. in [Undisclosed Major], University of Maryland

Research Interests: Colón focuses on early childhood education, professional development for educators, and classroom practices that support diverse learners. She actively presents at local/state conferences on early childhood inclusion strategies and developmentally appropriate pedagogy.

Labs/Teams: Associated with the Child Development Laboratories within her department, contributing to hands-on educational initiatives.