Publications and Collaborations
Research:
Hooper Undergraduate Research Award,(2024-2025), Exploring Teachers’ Experiences Engaging with Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy in a Preschool Classroom. PI Marisa Edrozo and Dr. Victoria Damjanovic
TRIF Faculty Research and Creative Activity Support Grants (2024-2025), Interprofessional Delivery of Early Language and Literacy Skills. PI Dr. Mary Harmon
Student Mentored Research Grant, (2024-2025), Praxis and Possibilities for Reggio Emilia-Inspired Preschool Art Ateliers Run by Art Education Practicum Students. PI Dr. Andrew Tegarden, Rebecca Cirzan, MEd.
Pending (2024-2025), Exploring Literacy and Teacher Practices in Inquiry-Based Learning Settings. PI Dr. Stephanie Branson
Pending (2023-2026), Supporting early childhood educators teaching marginalized children through professional learning communities. PI Dr. Victoria Damjanovic
Publications:
Damjanovic, V., Cirzan, R. (2024). From dream to reality: creating a teacher educator laboratory preschool. The How and Why of Laboratory Schools: innovations and Success Stories in Teacher Preparation and Student Learning.
Awards:
Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS), Funded by US Department of Education (October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2024). $1,292,800.00, Completed, Fall 2020, PI Dr. Victoria Damjanovic
Arizona Child Care Assistance Provider Grant (AzCAP) (October 2023-June 2024). $35,000, Completed October 2023, PI Rebecca Cirzan
Arizona Child Care Infrastructure Grant. (June 2023). $100,000 towards toddler room furnishings and materials.
McFarland Endowment Chair (2024-2025). $6,000 towards teacher workshop on STEM and Inquiry-Based Learning.