Sherlyne A. Almonte-Acosta Ph.D
Sherlyne A. Almonte-Acosta, Ph.D., currently serves as the Head of the Educational Research Unit (ERU) under the Educational Research and Innovation Office (ERIO) of SEAMEO INNOTECH. A former professor in the Division of Educational Leadership and Professional Services, College of Education, University of the Philippines – Diliman, Dr. Almonte-Acosta brings extensive academic and research experience to her leadership in educational development.
She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, University of the Philippines Diliman (cum laude), and pursued her graduate studies both Master’s and Doctorate—at Hiroshima University’s Graduate School of Education, Japan. A Monbukagakushou scholar, she also received various prestigious research and training grants, including those from the Fuji Xerox Kobayashi Memorial Fund, Sumitomo Foundation, Asian Political Science Association (APISA), and the German Foundation for International Development (GTZ).
Throughout her academic career, Dr. Almonte-Acosta held editorial roles in reputable academic journals, including Associate Editor of the Asia Pacific Education Review (an ISI-listed journal), Editor of the Saint Paul University Quezon City Journal, and Editor-in-Chief of the Education Quarterly, the flagship publication of the UP College of Education. Her research portfolio spans multiple international and comparative education projects and has been published in peer-reviewed journals and scholarly volumes. Her intellectual pursuits focus on issues surrounding education, ethnicity, national identity, citizenship education, multiculturalism, and educational reform and leadership.
At SEAMEO INNOTECH, Dr. Sherlyne Almonte-Acosta spearheads the strategic direction of the Educational Research Unit (ERU), crafting and stewarding a research agenda that harmonizes academic rigor with real-world relevance, spearheading innovative collaborations with esteemed global entities, such as UNESCO, RTI, AUSAID, ACER, UNICEF, USAID, among others, fostering synergy and harnessing diverse expertise to elevate the quality and scope of research outcomes. Her leadership strikes a balance between intellectual rigor and strategic foresight, aligning with regional priorities for inclusive, resilient, and future-ready learning systems. Under her guidance, the Unit has produced an expansive portfolio of knowledge products, widely disseminated across Asia and the Pacific. Driven by a culture of continuous innovation, she and her team reimagine educational research as a dynamic catalyst, bridging scholarship and policy to advance inclusive and sustainable development, shaping learners into tomorrow's changemakers, and transforming education in Southeast Asia.
She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, University of the Philippines Diliman (cum laude), and pursued her graduate studies both Master’s and Doctorate—at Hiroshima University’s Graduate School of Education, Japan. A Monbukagakushou scholar, she also received various prestigious research and training grants, including those from the Fuji Xerox Kobayashi Memorial Fund, Sumitomo Foundation, Asian Political Science Association (APISA), and the German Foundation for International Development (GTZ).
Throughout her academic career, Dr. Almonte-Acosta held editorial roles in reputable academic journals, including Associate Editor of the Asia Pacific Education Review (an ISI-listed journal), Editor of the Saint Paul University Quezon City Journal, and Editor-in-Chief of the Education Quarterly, the flagship publication of the UP College of Education. Her research portfolio spans multiple international and comparative education projects and has been published in peer-reviewed journals and scholarly volumes. Her intellectual pursuits focus on issues surrounding education, ethnicity, national identity, citizenship education, multiculturalism, and educational reform and leadership.
At SEAMEO INNOTECH, Dr. Sherlyne Almonte-Acosta spearheads the strategic direction of the Educational Research Unit (ERU), crafting and stewarding a research agenda that harmonizes academic rigor with real-world relevance, spearheading innovative collaborations with esteemed global entities, such as UNESCO, RTI, AUSAID, ACER, UNICEF, USAID, among others, fostering synergy and harnessing diverse expertise to elevate the quality and scope of research outcomes. Her leadership strikes a balance between intellectual rigor and strategic foresight, aligning with regional priorities for inclusive, resilient, and future-ready learning systems. Under her guidance, the Unit has produced an expansive portfolio of knowledge products, widely disseminated across Asia and the Pacific. Driven by a culture of continuous innovation, she and her team reimagine educational research as a dynamic catalyst, bridging scholarship and policy to advance inclusive and sustainable development, shaping learners into tomorrow's changemakers, and transforming education in Southeast Asia.
Educational ResearchMonitoring and EvaluationQualitative Research MethodologyManagement and Administration of Strategic GrantTechnical Leadership Program Administration and ReportingInstructional DesignData Analysis and TrainingCapacity BuildingStakeholder EngagementPlanning and ExecutionWorking with Global TeamsStaff Supervision and Relationship buildingProactive Problem SolvingModerating Research EventsStrategic Planning
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SEAMEO INNOTECH
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Philippines
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