Dameri Watson

Dameri Watson is a Senior Research Associate at the Marsico Institute for Early Learning. Her work primarily focuses on partnering with leaders and providers in states, communities, and local programs to co-create and sustain high-quality, inclusive experiences that welcome and support every young child and family. She also contributes as a staff member for the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations. Early in her career, Dameri worked as an Early Childhood Special Education teacher in an inclusive preschool, supporting young children’s social and emotional development. She also spent several years as a practitioner coach, utilizing practice-based coaching and supporting teams through the individualized positive behavior support plan process. In her work, past, present, and future, Dameri is committed to increasing early childhood spaces where every young child and family experiences belonging.