She's a Ph.D. student in Education from the University of Salamanca, where she researches pedagogy based on children's rights. Her study aims to understand the training processes in the context of raising awareness about children's rights and enhancing the critical thinking of early childhood educators to (re)signify their practice. She also holds a master's degree in Preschool Education and Primary School Teaching, as well as a degree in Primary School Teaching, with merit distinctions throughout her academic career. She has completed various training courses related to education and intervention with children, enabling her to carry out her diverse roles in an informed and reflective manner. With professional experience closely linked to research, she has held positions such as Science and Technology Management Fellow, Research Fellow, Senior Technician at the Basic Education Research Center of the Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, and currently serves as a Doctoral Fellow at the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT). She conducts research in the field of education, having published several papers and received recognition and awards for the scientific quality of her work. She is involved in national and international research projects focusing on the STEM approach, sustainability, and citizenship. Additionally, she has experience as a lecturer in higher education at the Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, where she teaches courses related to practical pedagogical guidance in early childhood education and the 1st cycle of primary education. She considers herself hard-working, curious, dedicated, and goal-oriented. Among her many skills, she highlights her research abilities, database research, proficiency in various data collection and analysis tools, and conducting systematic literature reviews.