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Our faculty represent a broad spectrum specialization in the education field. They partner with students to ignite interest and collaborate to pursue answers to some of the most pressing issues in education. Our faculty are here to teach our students how best to lead the next generation.
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GSE Division Chairs
Our academic division chairs are pivotal to our success, expertly managing both the administrative and academic responsibilities that keep our divisions thriving. Their leadership and commitment not only ensure the smooth operation of daily tasks, but also inspire academic excellence and innovation across our programs.
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Centers and Institutes
The five centers and institutes at Fordham University's Graduate School of Education work together to elevate educational standards globally. The Center for Educational Partnerships impacts over 550,000 K-12 students through its programs, while the Center for Catholic School Leadership, with connections to the Archdiocese and Vatican, drives global excellence in faith-based education. These centers, alongside others focused on advanced placement training, media integrity, and psychological services, create a synergistic force that shapes and influences educational discourse worldwide.
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Fordham Ph.D. Student Ordained as Bishop of the Armenian Church of Greece
Father Sahag Yemishyan, a fourth-year Ph.D. student in the Administration and Supervision program at Fordham’s Graduate School of Education, was recently ordained as the Bishop of the Armenian Church of Greece. His journey of service within the Armenian Orthodox Church spans nearly two decades, rooted in faith, education, and leadership. Since his ordination as a …
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Exploring Interdependent Empowered Care in Education: Elizabeth Gil Publishes New Study
Elizabeth Gil, Ph.D., associate professor at Fordham’s Graduate School of Education, has co-authored a new article, A Comparative Case Study of Learners Experiencing Interdependent Empowered Care in Marginalizing Contexts, published in the International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education. In collaboration with co-author D. McClure, Gil presents the interdependent empowered care (IEC) framework, developed through …
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Counseling Psychology Ph.D. Student Receives Beth Rom-Rymer Dissertation Research Award
Shyanne Ninham, a fourth-year Counseling Psychology Ph.D. student at Fordham, has been awarded the Beth Rom-Rymer Dissertation Research Award for Native Psychology Students. The award, which supports dissertation research for psychology students who are members of the Society of Indian Psychologists (SIP), recognizes Ninham’s work on help-seeking behaviors among American Indian and Alaskan Native (AI/AN) …
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Forging Connections and Careers: Alumna Jamez Anderson Reflects on Fordham’s Mental Health Counseling Program
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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From Classroom to Counseling Room: Sherrie Lynn Lilley’s Fordham Experience
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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From Mexico City to Mental Health Counseling: An International Journey at Fordham
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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Akane Zusho, Ph.D., Appointed Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Experimental Education
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’s Center for Educational Partnerships to Lead Statewide Professional Development Initiative
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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Transformative Leadership in Education: A Conversation with Princess Francois, Ed.D. Candidate
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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Disrupting Inequity: The Challenges and Triumphs of Leaders of Color in Education
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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