Marisel N. Torres-Crespo

Marisel N. Torres-Crespo serves as Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education at Hood College's School of Education, where she also holds leadership roles as Coordinator of Online Instruction and Program Director for the Master's in Curriculum & Instruction. Her work spans teaching, academic innovation, and program development within early childhood education frameworks.

Her research explores critical intersections in early learning environments, with emphasis on:

• Play and art integration in preschool curricula
• Coding and STEM standards implementation for young children
• Photodocumentation methodologies for learning assessment
• Educational technology applications in early years
• Gender role analysis in STEM-focused preschool settings
• Multicultural approaches to curriculum design

Dr. Torres-Crespo secured Hood College's Academic Innovation grant to design specialized educational programs, demonstrating her commitment to advancing pedagogical practices through funded initiatives. Her professional narrative includes significant contributions to co-teaching models and cooperative learning structures in early education contexts.