Annapurna Ganesh, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - Early Childhood Education

Education and Reading Studies

Office: AD 42 - Room: 07

480-461-7305

480-844-3180 (fax)

[email protected]

Office Hours

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
	Online	Online	Online
By appointment	By appointment	By appointment	By appointment	By appointment

M 4:30 - 5:30 in TC 310

Please email at <[email protected]> to set up an appointment or via my calendar <https://calendar.app.google/gcjF7ZJK2gATW9JH7> (my calendar is updated every week). Appointment slots are available for 20 mins, if you'd like to schedule a longer duration, feel free to choose multiple consecutive appointment slots.

General Studies Faculty Representative Office Hours: T & Th 11-12

Profile

As a faculty member of the Education & Reading Studies Department at MCC, I am an advocate for the department programs and support the initiatives offered through our department.

As a faculty member of the early childhood education program at MCC, I teach early childhood classes. We have an incredible team of adjunct faculty who teach in the program. We currently have two scholarships that fully cover tuition, textbooks and course fees for students in the early childhood program. All early childhood classes at MCC use Open Educational Resources (OER). The Associates of Applied Sciences (AAS) in Early Childhood Education pathway is accredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

MCC's first bachelor's program in Early Childhood Education- Dual Language which began in Fall 2023.
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Classes Taught

Fall 2025

ECH298AC	Special Projects					3 Credits
Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
32821	Dobson Campus TBA	Field Based Lab	08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025			Open 9 of 12 Seats Available
32821	Notes: Department Consent Required. iBelong Student Success Initiative. Class 32821: is part of “iBelong” utilizing an iPad to complete coursework. Please visit our iBelong website for more information on student iPad checkouts. https://www.mesacc.edu/ibelong

EED200	Foundations of Early Childhood Education					3 Credits
Overview of early childhood education (birth to age eight) in American society, including current issues and responsibilities. Emphasis on issues of professionalism, ethics and program types. Opportunities for students to explore potential career paths. Prerequisites: None.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
22217	Dobson Campus TC 310	Hybrid In-Person Lecture	08/26/2025 – 10/17/2025	Tu	5:45 PM – 7:00 PM	Closed
22217	Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. This course will be taught with multiple attendance options. Contact your instructor for more information. Class 22217 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]
33661	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	08/25/2025 – 10/17/2025			Open 8 of 25 Seats Available
33661	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Class 33661 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

EEP312	Family, Community, and School Collaboration for Dual Language Learners - Birth to Age Eight					3 Credits
Examines multiple influences on the development of the dual language learner (birth to age eight). Considers foundational structure provided by and reinforced by the family. Recognizes multiple messages of value and power communicated through community structures. Includes strategies for relationship building between families, school, and community with a long term goal of encouraging dual language learners. Prerequisites: C or better in EED200 or permission of Instructor and (formal admission to an undergraduate educator preparation program or declaration of the BA in Early Childhood Education - Dual Language program or permission of Department/Division).
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
24332	Dobson Campus TC 310	Hybrid In-Person Lecture	08/25/2025 – 10/17/2025	Mo	5:45 PM – 7:00 PM	Closed
24332	Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Flexible attendance options are available for this course, please contact the course instructor for more information. iBelong Student Success Initiative. Class 24332: is part of “iBelong” utilizing an iPad to complete coursework. Please visit our iBelong website for more information on student iPad checkouts. https://www.mesacc.edu/ibelong Class 24332 Students may contact instructor at [email protected]. Students may contact department at 480-461-7904 or [email protected] for permission to register.

EEP413	Reading Instructional Practices, Interventions, and Assessments - Birth through Adolescence					3 Credits
Overview of instructional practices, interventions, and assessments associated with reading instruction and the systematic teaching of phonics to children from birth through adolescence. Includes historical methods and current research in reading; research-based instructional practices; research based assessments and possible interventions; support provided by Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Response to Intervention (RTI). Focus on reading disabilities (dyslexia) and laws associated with reading disabilities for children from birth through adolescence. Prerequisites: C or better in EEP311 or permission of Instructor and (formal admission to an undergraduate educator preparation program or declaration of the BA in Early Childhood Education - Dual Language program or permission of Department/Division).
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
24681	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	08/25/2025 – 10/17/2025	Mo		Open 7 of 24 Seats Available
24681	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. iBelong Student Success Initiative. Class 24681: is part of “iBelong” utilizing an iPad to complete coursework. Please visit our iBelong website for more information on student iPad checkouts. https://www.mesacc.edu/ibelong Students may contact department at 480-461-7904 or [email protected] for permission to register.

Fall Flex Start 2025

EEP315	Social Studies and Arts Methods for Dual Language Learners - Birth to Age Eight					3 Credits
Overview and practical application of teaching social studies and arts for dual language learners in early childhood settings. Covers teaching strategies, learning environments, and teaching resources. Emphasis on overview of relevant guidelines and standards for children birth through third grade (pre-K-3). Prerequisites: C or better in EED200 or permission of Instructor and (formal admission to an undergraduate educator preparation program or declaration of the BA in Early Childhood Education - Dual Language program or permission of Department/Division).
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
32952	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	10/20/2025 – 12/19/2025			Open 9 of 24 Seats Available
32952	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. iBelong Student Success Initiative. Class 32952: is part of “iBelong” utilizing an iPad to complete coursework. Please visit our iBelong website for more information on student iPad checkouts. https://www.mesacc.edu/ibelong Students may contact the department at 480-461-7904 or [email protected] for permission to register. Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

EEP414	Science of Reading and Systematic Phonics Instruction for Birth through Adolescence					3 Credits
Overview of the science of reading with an emphasis on explicit instructional practices associated with research-based, systematic phonics instruction for children from birth through adolescence. Covers research-based on the science of reading related to the teaching of reading in the pre-K-8 school setting to include understanding reading research; essential components of reading instruction; implementation of effective methods for reading instruction; and alignment of reading instruction to systematic phonics instruction. Prerequisites: C or better in EEP311 or permission of Instructor and (formal admission to an undergraduate educator preparation program or declaration of the BA in Early Childhood Education - Dual Language program or permission of Department/Division).
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
24682	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	10/20/2025 – 12/19/2025			Open 7 of 24 Seats Available
24682	Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. iBelong Student Success Initiative. Class 24682: is part of “iBelong” utilizing an iPad to complete coursework. Please visit our iBelong website for more information on student iPad checkouts. https://www.mesacc.edu/ibelong Students may contact department at 480-461-7904 or [email protected] for permission to register.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees

Ph.D. Interdisciplinary Studies, Curriculum & Instruction, Early Childhood Education (Aug 2004)
College of Education, Arizona State University
Dissertation: Bubbling In: Standardized testing in second grade

M.Ed Elementary Education, specialization in Early Childhood Education (Dec 1997)
College of Education, Arizona State University
Thesis: Multicultural Education - The needs of children from diverse cultural backgrounds

B.A. Psychology, Economics & Sociology (May 1991)
Bangalore University, India

Awards

2010 Professor of the Year Mesa Chamber of Commerce
2009 Nominee: Employee Recognition Award Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation
February 2009 Employee of the Month Mesa Community College
2005 - 2006 Faculty Teaching Excellence Award College of Education, University of Houston
2005 - 2006 Faculty Development Initiative Program (FDIP) A Award Office of Academic Affairs, University of Houston
2004 Nominee: Student Centered Award Office of Student Affairs, Arizona State University
1997 Nominee & Runner Up: Outstanding Student Teacher College of Education, Arizona State University

Certificates

English as a Second Language Endorsement
Assessment & Supervision of Instruction Certification
Certified "Collaborative Literacy Intervention Project" (CLIP) Specialist
Arizona Standard Elementary Teaching Certification
Arizona Substitute Certification

My Links

MCC Education & Reading Studies Department
MCC Early Childhood Education Program

Professional Organizations
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
AZ Association for the Education of Young Children (AZAEYC)
First Things First (FTF)

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