Amanda Lopes
Department:
Institute for Early Education
Title:
Statewide Grant Manager
Learning & Quality Improvement Manager
Learning & Quality Improvement Manager
Location:
Bayside Floor 04
Biography
Dr. Lopes is a seasoned early education curriculum designer, instructor, and creative co-conspirator. She strives to collaboratively transform systems and classrooms with relationships, belonging, and curiosity at the center. She designs and teaches playful, purpose-driven programs focused on leadership and continuous learning. Her research explores play, adult learning, leadership, and systems change. Amanda believes that the path to transformation is paved with curiosity and joy.
Area of Expertise
Early childhood education, Continuous Quality Improvement, leadership, organizational culture, imaginative play, creativity, theater-based education, adult learning
Degrees
Ph.D. in Early Childhood Education
M.S.Ed. in Early Childhood Education
B.A. in Theater Arts