Dr. Marcolina's two decades of experience as a high school social studies teacher, dean of students, and building principal shape her approach to higher education. She is passionate about empowering the next generation of teachers, particularly those who will be serving in high poverty contexts. Dr. Marcolina's research redefines teachers' work beyond the boundaries of the traditional classroom, extending to the extracurricular activities so central to rural school-community culture. Her additional research interests include social studies education, school leadership, and educational policy.
Degrees:
Ph.D., University at Buffalo - Curriculum, Instruction, and the Science of Learning
Certificate of Advanced Study, SUNY New Paltz - School Leadership
MSED, SUNY Cortland - Literacy Education (Birth-grade 6)
BA, SUNY Cortland - Secondary Social Studies Education
Publications:
Marcolina, H. (2025). Teachers' extracurricular work in rural high schools: New conceptions of a pedagogy of place. (Publication No. 32001308). [Doctoral Dissertation, University at Buffalo]. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. https://www.proquest.com/docview/3219169045
Marcolina, H. (2024). Peeling the orange and spitting out the seeds: A metaphorical introduction to curriculum. Journal of Curriculum Theorizing, 39(4), 88-96. https://doi.org/10.63997/jct.v39i4.1079
Marcolina, H. (2024). Who is going to be able to do what I do?: Dynamic expressions of social capital among teachers. Educational Abundance (4), 21-35. https://nysfeajournal.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Pg21-V4_Who-Is-Going-To-Be-Able_corrected.pdf