Expertise
Early Childhood Education
Classroom Design
Curriculum Development
Early Educator Training
Infant/Toddler Care and Education
NAEYC Accreditation
Preschool/Pre-K Education
Regulatory Compliance
Research Interests
Early Education Policy Development
Early Educator Credentials
Enrollment Development
LGBTQ+ in Education and Society
College Courses:
Some Courses Taught
Child Growth and Development
Classroom Behavior Management
Cognitive Psychology
Curriculum for Young Children
The Diverse Learner
First Year Seminar
Field Experience and Seminar
Infants and Toddlers: Care and Education
Affiliations
MassAIMH - Member, IMH-E endorsed
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) - Member
Massachusetts Association for the Education of Young Children (MAAEYC) - Member - Board Member 2019-2021
Wheelock College Alumni Association, Board Member, 2017-2018
Neighborhood Villages
Early Childhood Coach
2024 - Present
Council For Professional Recognition
Professional Development Specialist
2021 - 2024
Early Education Development Group
Senior Partner
2016-2024
Quincy College
*Instructor of Early Childhood Education
*Program Coordinator for Early Childhood and Elementary Education Programs
2021 - 2023
Northeastern University
Doctor of Education
Curriculum, Teaching, Learning, and Leadership
Conferred 2019
Wheelock College
Master of Science
Educational Studies
Conferred 2014
Wheelock College
Bachelor of Science
Human Development
Conferred 2007
MassBay Community College
Associate of Science
Early Childhood Education
Conferred 2006
Articles, Research, and Presentations
Recent articles, research, and presentations by Dr. Gonzalez.
Book
The Rise and Fall of Boston Pride: The Rise of a Movement, the Fall of an Organization
Release Date: June 1, 2025 Wherever books are sold.
Conference Presentation
Building a Family Focused Child Care Center
Presented "Building a Family Focused Child Care Center" at the NAEYC Annual Conference in Washington, DC in November 2022.
Conference Presentation
Building a Family Focused Child Care Center
Presented "Building a Family Focused Child Care Center" at Southern Arizona Association for the Education of Young Children's Annual Conference in December 2020
News Article
State eases regulations for reopening camps and child-care centers.
Boston Globe. June 15, 2020
Quoted in:
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/06/15/metro/state-eases-regulations-reopening-camps-child-care-centers/
News Article
Across Massachusetts, child-care shortage is growing.
Boston Globe. August 12, 2020
Quoted in:
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/08/12/nation/across-state-child-care-shortage-is-growing-dire/
News Article
Coronavirus causes closure of Massachusetts childcare facilities starting Monday.
CBS Boston WBZ 4. March 18, 2020
Quoted on video: https://boston.cbslocal.com/2020/03/18/coronavirus-massachusetts-governor-charlie-baker-update-daycares-closing/
News Article
Schools are shutting down but day-care centers remain open.
Boston Globe. March 16, 2020
Quoted in: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/03/16/metro/schools-are-shutting-down-day-care-centers-remain-open/
Doctoral Dissertation
Institutional Norms That Maintain Early Educator's Credentialing Requirements in Massachusetts: A Case Study.
Northeastern University, October 2019
Available on Proquest:
https://www.proquest.com/openview/4a698dada4cedf20b91b47490368898b/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=18750&diss=y
You can also click here for a copy.
