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Dr. Gurupriya Ramanathan is an Assistant Professor of Early and Elementary Education at Salisbury University. Her work focuses on early childhood special education and STEM integration in preschool settings. She holds an EdD from Boise State University (2021) and an MS in Early Childhood Special Education from Syracuse University (2018). Her research emphasizes inclusive teaching strategies, teacher professional development, and the impact of engineering/science curricula on young children's social-emotional growth. Prior to her current role, she contributed to early childhood science education research at Boise State and provided instructional coaching for preschool teachers.
- Education:
- EdD, Curriculum and Instruction, Boise State University, 2021
- MS, Early Childhood Special Education, Syracuse University, 2018
Her research interests span preschool STEM pedagogy, micro-credentials for teacher training, and fostering inclusive classrooms through engineering design processes. Recent work highlights how peer interactions and perseverance influence engagement in engineering activities, as well as the effects of STEM integration on children with diverse needs. She actively collaborates on projects bridging theory and practice in early childhood education.
Dr. Ramanathan's publications (2019–2024) explore frameworks for scientific inquiry in preschool, teacher strategies for inquiry-based learning, and the social-emotional outcomes of inclusive engineering curricula. Though no awards are listed here, her work demonstrates commitment to advancing equitable early childhood education practices. She advises no students listed in the provided text.
