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Dane Marco Di Cesare is an Assistant Professor at Brock University specializing in Education. He focuses on exceptional education, digital technologies, and multiliteracies. Dr. Di Cesare earned his Ph.D. in Special Education from the University of Buffalo in 2015. His teaching experience spans from preschool to high school and he currently teaches university-level courses emphasizing exceptional education, research methods, and early childhood literacy. His courses also address equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization. His research primarily investigates the intersectional identities of youth, particularly within the 2SLGBTQ+ community, while exploring the use of digital technologies and media literacies to support mental health and well-being. Di Cesare’s work also includes advocating for gender equity in early childhood education and supporting families with children who have special needs. His current project focuses on the experiences of 2SLGBTQ+ individuals in gaming communities and how these experiences impact identity and well-being.
This entry applies to the general Graduate Studies standard for departments such as English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.