She teaches undergraduate and graduate programs. Her research interests include infant-toddler and preschool curriculum, Reggio Emilia, and teacher education. Ramona Freeman, M.S., is a doctoral student at the University of Akron in Akron, OH. She is earning a degree through the Department of Curricular and Instructional Studies, emphasizing early childhood education. Ramona has owned her own family child care program as well as taught in elementary schools.