Becky L. DelVecchio, PhD
Early Childhood Researcher, Educator, Faculty Member
“The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct.” – Carl Jung
Dr. DelVecchio has spent the last 25 years in the field of early childhood education and care (ECEC), serving as both educator and caregiver of young children and families, and faculty member of ECEC college students. She strives to ignite a sense of inspiration and wonder about the ways children, families, and teachers live, learn, develop, and grow. Dr. DelVecchio's research interests focus on two areas: 1. nature play for children and families, and 2. leadership development of professionals from within in the field of ECEC. She believes that each of these research interests will enable her to center the experiences of children, families, and educators as we work toward a more equitable society.
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy, Early Childhood Education and Care;
Post Master’s Certificate, Early Education Research, Policy, and Practice
UMass Boston, MA
Master of Education, Curriculum, and Instruction
Lesley University, Cambridge, MA
Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education
Granite State College, Concord, NH
Associates in Science, Early Childhood Education
Great Bay Community College, Portsmouth NH
Selected Experience
Institute for Early Education Leadership and Innovation, UMass Boston
Program Coordinator, Early Education Quality Improvement through Instructional Design (EQIIL)
2022- present
StrongStart
Professional Development Center Coordinator
2021-2022
University of Massachusetts Boston
Adjunct Faculty, Teach Next Year Program Research Assistant
2018-present
Great Bay Community College
Adjunct Faculty, Early Childhood Education
ECE Program Advisory Board Member
2004-present
Quincy College
Adjunct Faculty, Early Childhood Education
2022-present
Fisher College
Adjunct Faculty, Early Childhood Education
2022-present
Wellesley College
Child Study Center Director
Child Study Center Lead Teacher
2008-2017
Massachusetts Association for the Education of Young Children
Member 2008-present
Children and Nature Network
Member 2016 - present
Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care
Lead Teacher Certification
Director II Certification
2007-present
New Hampshire Child Development Bureau
NH Early Childhood Master Professional Faculty Endorsement
2004-present
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Consulting Editor, Member
2004-present
EarlyEd U Alliance
Member
20021-present
