- Email:
- abarces@iu.edu
Antonieta Barces started her career working with adults with disabilities as a medical assistant for two years. Later, she spent 13 years working with young children in the Early Childhood Intervention program in Texas. Barces found her passion working with children and families from diverse backgrounds, assuming different roles as a service coordinator and developmental therapist/early intervention specialist. Moreover, Barces worked extensively conducting assessments to determine eligibility for early intervention services and lead a group of children to support their transition into the preschool program. It has always been her focus to provide services grounded on evidence-based practices.
Degrees
Barces holds a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine from the University San Martin de Porres in Lima, Peru and a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of North Texas.
Personal Statement
As an Early Childhood Educator, I have the mission to empower families to become advocates for their children's needs and priorities. I have the commitment to promote inclusive and equitable learning opportunities for all children.
Research Interests
- Child Development
- Educational Equity Practices
- High-Quality Educational Practices
- Professional Learning Communities