Rica Ramirez, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching
Bio
Rica Ramírez, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Early Childhood and Elementary Education in the Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching Department at UTSA. As an Educational Psychologist, she conducts applied research within the context of early childhood specifically focusing on the Latino population residing in the United States. The purpose of her research agenda is four-fold: 1.) To determine how external factors (i.e., home and school) influence the school readiness development of young Latino children, 2.) To identify the way maternal responsiveness impacts young Latino children’s language development, 3.) To explore the intersectionality of culture and identity, and 4.) to examine bilingualism within children who have developmental language disorders. Dr. Ramírez teaches Quantitative Analysis and Research Design in ILT, Family Engagement Policy, and Advocacy, Reconceptualizing Sociocultural Contexts in ECE, as well as Child Growth and Development.
Degrees
- Ph.D., Educational Psychology, Cognate: Statistics and Measurement, University of South Florida, 2017
- M.Ed., Early Childhood Education, University of Texas-Pan American, 2012
- B.S., Recreation and Administration, Texas State University, 2008
