Luz Maria C. Salazar, a highly experienced EDC curriculum and instructional design specialist, has extensive expertise in language development, literacy development, and pre-K–8 education. A former teacher in Mexico and in Massachusetts, she is dedicated to supporting educators in improving students’ learning outcomes.

Currently, Salazar is advancing the goals of two early learning initiatives: Young Mathematicians and Supporting Science Inquiry, Interest, and STEM Thinking. For both initiatives, she contributes to curriculum development and presents project findings at national convenings.

Before joining EDC, Salazar taught in the public and private sectors, from preschool through middle school. She also worked as an assistant teacher for students with diverse needs, including visual impairments, autism, ADHD, and language difficulties. Earlier in her career, she was a lead prekindergarten teacher at a private school in Mexico.   

Salazar holds an MA in Education from Lesley University with a major in Special Education, and an MA in Early Education from Cambridge College. She received a BS in Psychology from the University of Guadalajara. She is fluent in Spanish and English.