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Research Complex Issues
Better Lives for People with Disabilities
The Center for Rehabilitation Counseling Research and Education prepares professionals to work with people with disabilities to reach their employment goals and better integrate into society. The Center is led by Dr. Maureen McGuire-Kuletz.
Improving Struggling Schools
GSEHD researchers are helping Tennessee policymakers and educators design evidence-informed collaborations among the charter sector, local institutions, and stakeholders. This research is led by Dr. Joshua Glazer.
Interventions for Children with Autism
GSEHD faculty, students, and partners are working to improve communication outcomes of children with autism. GSEHD’s Dr. Jennifer Frey collaborates on this project.
Make a Difference
Vicki Brown '15
Chief Learning Officer and Director of Talent Development
Doctorate in Education
Human and Organizational Learning, Executive Leadership Program
Vicki Brown builds leadership training programs for 800,000+ civilian employees, a linchpin for improved organizational competence of the US Department of Defense.
Vanessa Drumm-Canepa '05
Principal
MEd & Post-Master’s Certificate
Elementary Education & Educational Leadership and Administration
Vanessa Drumm-Canepa, the principal at Langley Elementary School, institutes innovative and research-informed strategies to develop students’ self-discipline and social-emotional skills along with their academic learning.
Jared Cotton '03
Superintendent
Doctorate in Education
Educational Administration and Policy Studies
Jared Cotton, the 2018 Virginia Superintendent of the Year, mobilizes community groups to meet students' needs and implements new ways of teaching and assessing students.
Ashley Harrell '17
Director of Family Advocacy, Prevention and Outreach at Safe Shores
The DC Children’s Advocacy Center
The DC Children’s Advocacy Center
MA in Education & Human Development
Educational Administration and Policy Studies
Ashley Harrell advocates for survivors and secondary survivors of sexual trauma.
Julie Lindsay '05
Founder and CEO of Flat Connections
MA in Education & Human Development
Educational Technology Leadership
Julie Lindsay designs and manages award-winning online projects for K-12 education and customizes virtual courses and live events for educators.
Christopher A. Koch '00
President of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
Former Illinois State Superintendent of Education
Former Illinois State Superintendent of Education
Master’s and Doctorate in Education
Education Policy
Chris Koch works to ensure the quality of educator preparation programs and is a strong proponent of using data to inform policy. Listen to his interview with Dean Feuer on the EdFix podcast.
Sarah Beck '11
Academic Dean and Assistant Principal
MEd in Secondary Education and Certificate in Leadership and Administration
Sarah Beck, 2017 Fairfax County Public Schools Outstanding School-Based Leader, promoted school improvement and increased employee engagement at one of Virginia's largest and most diverse middle schools. Listen to her interview with Dean Feuer on the EdFix podcast.
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Oct 21
4:00 PM
Campus Information Session
Educational Leadership & Administration - CCPS Cohort
Oct 21
5:00 PM
Campus Information Session
Educational Leadership & Administration - CCPS Cohort
Engage the World
The Graduate School of Education and Human Development is committed to research, academic programs and initiatives of global importance in the field of education. Learn more