Dr. Vanessa M. Rigaud

Vanessa M. Rigaud is an Assistant Professor at Montessori Institute in the School of Education at Xavier University. Dr. Rigaud received her Ed. D. in Executive Leadership at St John Fisher College in Rochester, NY. She has an MS in Elementary Education from Hofstra University and a BA in International Relations & Political Science from Long Island University. Her research engages with curriculum development, culturally responsive teaching, and the intersections between Montessori-based research and teacher education. Dr. Rigaud has presented at various conferences and published articles/books nationwide and internationally.