Professional Summary
Ilfa Zhulamanova, PhD is Assistant Professor of Education and program coordinator for Early Care and Education at the University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College. Her teaching and scholarship focus on early childhood education, play-based learning, family and community engagement, and teacher preparation best practices. Dr. Zhulamanova has taught across multiple higher education institutions and brings international and cross-cultural experience to her work. Her research has been published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at national and international conferences, with particular attention to early childhood teacher education, children’s play, and teacher education.