Research Discipline/Bio
Maya Berrol-Young is a PhD student in the Teaching of Social Studies program at Teachers College, Columbia University. Her research centers on the intersections of civic education, disability studies, and student agency. Currently, she collaborates on the Civically Engaged Districts Project, providing expertise on enhancing the accessibility of civic action research and learning in K-12 educational settings. In addition, Maya is affiliated with the Center for Educational Equity, where she conducts research on the New York State Seal of Civic Readiness. She is also consults on the Decision-Making Curriculum project in collaboration with Hunter College and the New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council. Her professional experience includes serving as a Fulbright Teaching Fellow in Thailand, a Global Writing and Speaking Fellow at NYU Shanghai, and most recently, as a special education teacher in New York Public Schools.
Educational Background
Master of Science, Special Education, Hunter College, 2023
Bachelor of Arts, Art and Politics, Bryn Mawr College, 2017
Honors/Awards
Outstanding Performance Award in an Alternative Certification Program - Hunter College School of Education (2023)
Last Updated: Oct 14, 2024