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About RIC
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Staff

Beth M. Pinheiro

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Beth Pinheiro

Department, Office, or School: Feinstein School of Education and Human Development

Interim Associate Dean of the FSEHD

Education

Ph.D. in Education (Early Childhood Special Education), The University of Rhode Island/Rhode
Island College
M.Ed. in Special Education, The University of Findlay
BS in Early Childhood Education, Bowling Green State University

Courses

SPED 300: Introduction to the Characteristics and Education of Children and Youth with Disabilities
SPED 415: Early Childhood Developmental Screening and Assessment
SPED 668: Internship, Preschool Special Education
SPED 669: Internship, Early Intervention

Additional Information

Specializations
Infant and Toddler Curriculum Development
Preschool Teaching and Curriculum Development
Family-School Partnerships in Special Education
Childcare Licensing
Program Development

Grants
AAUW Tech Trek- 2013 and 2014- STEM camp for 7th grade girls