Dr Maria Pace serves the role of Lead Programme Coordinator and Dissertation supervisor at CC Education Academy. Maria started her career in primary education, where she served as a classroom teacher. This experience laid the foundation for her passion in education. Subsequently she transitioned into the role of a nurture group teacher, a position she held for five years. This phase in her career stands out as one of the most rewarding and beautiful experiences she has had in education. Her journey then led her to become an education officer first in inclusion and more recently in wellbeing. She, also, has a passion for lecturing and research and has authored and co-authored a number of peer reviewed journal articles. Her areas of specialisation are the following: the wellbeing of children and the wellbeing of educators, emotional literacy, emotional regulation, mental health literacy and student voice. Academically she pursued studies in the field of education. She holds a Bachelor Degree in Primary Education, two Masters Degrees one in Social, Emotional, and Behavioural Difficulties (SEBD) and another in Education Leadership. She, also, holds a Doctor of Education in Children, Schools, and Families.

Dr. Maria Pace (Ed.D)

Recent Publications:
Vassallo. J. & Pace. M. (2024) Exploring Adolescents' School Experience in Malta. Malta Journal of Education, 4 (1). Doi: 10.62695/QQHL8084
Pace. M & Portelli. C. (2024) Mental Health and Wellbeing Promotion and Support: EducationLeaders’ perceptions and experiences. International Journal of Emotional Education, 16(1). Doi: 10.56300/UBYY8254.
Pace. M. (2022) Characteristics and experiences of Nurture Group and Learning Support Zone educators in Malta. International Journal of Nurture in Education. Volume 8, 37 - 47.
Bezzina. D., Pace. M. & Kerr Cumbo. R. (2021) The implications of COVID-19 on mental health and well-being in young athletes in Malta. Malta Journal of Education. Volume 2 (2).
Pace. M. (2020) Building Resilience Skills through Journal Writing and Drawing. Resilience in Schools: Research and Practice. ISBN: 978-99957-890-7-7