GSE News and Events

For Jamez Anderson, GSE ’21, graduating from Fordham University’s Mental Health Counseling (MHC) program was the first step in a career dedicated to supporting children and families. Recently working as a therapist at Bethanna, a nonprofit in Philadelphia serving children in foster care, Anderson credits her time at Fordham for shaping her approach to therapy, …

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For Sherrie Lynn Lilley, a graduate of Fordham University’s Mental Health Counseling program, becoming a counselor wasn’t just about learning theories—it was about applying them in ways that reflected her lived experience. Raised in Bermuda and now balancing private practice, teaching, and advocacy work, Sherrie’s story shows how Fordham’s program prepares counselors to connect deeply …

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When Alonso del Conde moved from Mexico City to New York City, he set out on a new career path in mental health counseling, leaving behind his initial profession as a lawyer. Today, Alonso works at Robin Psych, a practice where he interned during his time as a student in Fordham’s Mental Health Counseling program. …

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Faculty member Akane Zusho, Ph.D. has recently been appointed as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Experimental Education (JXE). JXE is a highly regarded journal that publishes articles focused on expanding the understanding of how instructional, motivational, and social processes affect education outcomes for all students in the United States and beyond. In deciding to pursue this …

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Fordham University’s Center for Educational Partnerships (CEP) has been awarded the statewide leadership role for the Professional Development Resource Center (PDRC) for Religious and Independent Schools. This initiative, previously managed regionally by three organizations, now unites entirely under Fordham’s leadership, supporting over 1,800 schools across New York State. The New York State Education Department launched …

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Fordham’s Graduate School of Education Ed.D. program is designed for leaders who are passionate about driving equity, inclusion, and transformation in education. Princess Francois, a Milken Educator Award recipient and current Ed.D. student, exemplifies how the program empowers educators to create lasting impact. From tackling diversity challenges to fostering systemic change, Princess shares how her …

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Two-time Fordham University graduate and former clinical assistant professor Shannon Waite, Ed.D., was recently recognized with the University Council for Educational Administration’s (UCEA) 2024 Paula Silver Case Award. This prestigious award honors the authors of the most outstanding case published in the previous volume year of The Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership. Waite’s article, …

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Fordham University’s Center for Educational Partnerships (CEP) aims to foster student achievement through collaboration with surrounding communities. Recently, the CEP has hosted several events throughout New York State to further this mission. On Oct. 25, students and staff at P.S. 306/M.S. 331,a CEP-affiliated school, celebrated the grand opening of their newly designed, environmentally conscious playground. …

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Hit recording artist and Graduate School of Education (GSE) alumna Meredith O’Connor continues to use her platform for good, recently speaking on the intersection of education policy, mental health, and the power of celebrity at the Publicis headquarters in New York on Oct. 9, 2024. Since stepping into the spotlight in 2013, O’Connor has been …

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