Rina Bousalis

Bio

Rina Bousalis is an Associate Professor of Social Science Education in the College of Education at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL. Dr. Bousalis was previously a High School Social Studies Teacher in Tampa, FL, an Elementary School Teacher in Tampa, FL, and an Adjunct Instructor at the University of South Florida, Tampa, FL where she earned a doctoral degree in Curriculum & Instruction with specialization in Social Science Education, a master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction with specialization in Education, and a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She has co-authored a book, written articles for peer-reviewed journals such as Social Education, The Social Studies, Social Studies Research and Practice, Art Education, and Multicultural Learning and Teaching, and presented at international, national, and state conferences.

Research Interests

Research interests include immigration, multiculturalism, human rights, United States history, and global and civics education.

Credentials

• (2014). Ph.D. University of South Florida, Tampa, Fla., Curriculum & Instructions: Social Science Education
• (2006). M.A. University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, Fla., Curriculum & Instruction: Education
• (2003). B.A. University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, Fla., Elementary Education, K-6
• (1982). A.A. Academy of Art and Design, Chicago, Ill., Art & Design
• (1979). A.A. St. Petersburg College, Clearwater, Fla., Business Merchandising