Matilde Graciano
About Matilde Graciano
Matilde Graciano serves as the Metro Boston Lead Coach for EEC Strongstart and has extensive experience in education and training, particularly in early childhood education. She has held various roles in organizations such as Wheelock College and United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley, and she is currently pursuing her studies in Interdisciplinary Studies at Cambridge College.
Work at UMass Boston
Matilde Graciano serves as the Metro Boston Lead Coach for EEC Strongstart at the University of Massachusetts Boston. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to early childhood education initiatives in the Metro Boston area. Her role involves coaching and supporting educators to enhance their teaching practices and improve educational outcomes for young learners.
Previous Experience in Education
Graciano has extensive experience in the field of education. She worked as a Teaching for Quality (T4Q) Coach at Wheelock College from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, she served as the Director of Education at IBA - Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción from 2007 to 2013, where she focused on educational programs in the Greater Boston Area. She also worked at United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley as a Grant Reviewer & Technical Assistant from 2014 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Matilde Graciano holds a Master's Degree in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies from Cambridge College, which she completed between 2013 and 2015. She also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Wheelock College from 2005 to 2007. Currently, she is pursuing further studies in Interdisciplinary Studies at the Graduate School of Education at Cambridge College.
Current Role at Bunker Hill Community College
In addition to her role at UMass Boston, Graciano has been serving as Adjunct Faculty at Bunker Hill Community College since 2018. In this capacity, she engages with students in higher education, focusing on adult learners and contributing to their educational development.
Focus on Adult Learning
Graciano is dedicated to educating adult learners and has a passion for working with diverse populations. Her experience in training and early childhood education informs her approach to teaching and mentoring, emphasizing the importance of accessible education for all individuals.