FS Alumni Society - Board Member

Beena Acchpal

Degrees:
B.S., Human Development and Family Studies, M.S. University of Baroda, India
M.S., Human Development and Family Studies, M.S. University of Baroda, India
Ph.D., Human Development and Family Studies, UConn

Current Position:
Assistant Professor in the Elementary Education Department
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
Teaching interests include applications of child development and early childhood education

Past Positions:
Faculty at M.S. University of Baroda in India
Faculty at Delhi University in India

Honors and Achievements:
Supervised and trained professionals and para-professionals to work in early childhood and community settings;
Organized parent education and teacher training workshops;
Currently promoting culturally responsive classrooms

Personal:
Married, lives with husband and 6 year old son in Middletown, CT