Nicki McCullough Calabrese, PhD
graduate programs
undergraduate programs

Nicki McCullough Calabrese, PhD
Associate Professor, Education
Coordinator of Early Childhood Education

Highest degree:
PhD in Early Childhood – SUNY Buffalo

Years at Canisius: since 2000

Courses Taught
What makes Canisius special
Personal Interests
Research Interests
Publications

Courses Taught:
  • EDY 209 Developmentally Appropriate Practices: playing to learn
  • EDY 310 Math and Science in the Early Childhood Classroom
  • EDE 121 Introduction to Literacy and Children’s Literature
  • EDU 341/541  Inclusive Strategies
  • EDE 432 Seminar in Teaching and Assessment
What makes Canisius special:
I am still, after 12 years, constantly amazed at the sense of community that exists on this campus. Cura personalis is not only preached, but it is practiced in every segment of this community. I would like to think that my students know that I truly care about their success, personally and professionally.

Personal Interests:
  • Piano, watercolors, and cooking.
Research Interests:
  • The impact of service learning experiences on future educators working in urban settings
  • Re-inventing successful international early childhood programs in our multicultural society
  • Advantages of preschool programs for young children, particularly disadvantaged children
Publications:
Wright, A., Calabrese, N., Henry, J. (2010)  Service learning and teacher candidates' attitudes towards diversity in the classroom. Teacher Educator.

Wright, A., Calabrese, N., Henry, J. (2007) Cura Personalis: care of the individual. International journal of teaching and learning in higher education.

Calabrese, N. (2006)  Mentor: Greek/loyal friend and advisor/ wise teacher. AEYC Newsletter.

Calabrese, N. (2006). Video technology: a vehicle for educators to enhance relationships with families.  Education.

Calabrese, N. (2004). Reggio Emillia: fascinations and frustrations. AEYC Newsletter.

Calabrese, N. (2004). The bookmobile: using community services to enhance literacy. Wisconsin State Reading Association Journal.

Calabrese, N. (2003). Literacy liaisons: sending literacy home and back to school. Reading Horizons.

D’Amato, S., Calabrese, N., D’Amato, S. (2003).  Salubrious strategies: striving for professional and personal best practice. National Forum of Teacher Education Journal.

Calabrese, N. (2002). Developing quality sociodramatic play in the classroom for young children with language delays. Australian Journal of Early Childhood Education 28 (3) 33-36.

Calabrese, N. (2002). Developing quality sociodramatic play. Education, 123 (3) 606-609.

D’Amato, S., Calabrese, N., D’Amato, S., (2001).  Switch your schtick: instructional strategies to suit yourself. NYACTE Newsletter