Amanda Cardarelli

Amanda Cardarelli is a Senior Research Associate at the Education Development Center (EDC) since August 2022, with previous experience as a Technical Research Associate at New York University from August 2016 to July 2022, specializing in cognitive developmental research. Amanda's early career includes roles as an Elementary Teacher at Colegio Americano de Quito from 2009 to 2011 and as a Graduate Research Assistant at Boston College during the 2008-2009 academic year. Amanda holds a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Early Childhood Education and Teaching and a Master of Arts (MA) in Applied Developmental and Educational Psychology, both earned at Boston College, with a focus on social justice.