Heather Gerker
- Associate Researcher
Contact Info
Biography —
Heather Gerker is an associate researcher for CLARA and a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Cincinnati, where she is studying educational policy. She serves as a graduate assistant for the Mandel Teacher Educator Institute and as a teacher assistant for research methodology courses. Heather has taught in various settings, including teacher education, preschool, kindergarten, and Montessori early childhood classrooms.
Education —
M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, University of Cincinnati
M.Ed. in Early Education, Endicott College
Early Childhood Montessori Credential, American Montessori Society (AMS)
BFA in Electronic Media, University of Cincinnati
Research —
Research interests:
- Relationship Between Educational Policies and Practices
- Montessori Education in Public Schools