2023-2024 Year in Review

120 Years of Dedication to Education

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
2023-2024: A Year in Review

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
2023-2024: A Year in Review

 

The Graduate School of Education and Human Development (GSEHD) at the George Washington University continues to make great progress. Highlighted below are key accomplishments of the past year thanks to the dynamic work of our faculty, students, alumni, and staff. We are proud of our continued commitment to making a difference through excellence in education, research, and community engagement.

We thank our donors, partners, and the GSEHD community for unwavering support and dedication. Your contributions are vital!

Our Vision

Education is the greatest determinant of improved quality of life for individuals and society. GSEHD prepares leaders for the many professions that advance teaching, learning, and human development as ingredients in the recipe for expanded opportunity and progress.

GSEHD's Driving Mission

The Graduate School of Education and Human Development, strategically based in the nation’s capital and serving the global community, develops informed and skilled leaders through innovative teaching and learning that engages in scholarly inquiry that raises the level of academic excellence by enriching theory, policy, and practice across the life-span; promotes leadership, diversity, learning, and human development reflective of changing global societies; creates public and private partnerships; and advocates continuous self-examination and critical analysis towards excellence.

Our Values

Today’s political climate has created new uncertainties, tensions, and anxieties for our students, faculty, and staff. As we go about our work in this stressful environment, I believe it is incumbent on us to keep our values and principles in mind ... It is my hope that in GSEHD we will:

  • Reinforce our commitment to civility and respect;
  • Encourage our learning community to promote social progress through education;
  • Double-down on our insistence that factual knowledge and credible research evidence are needed inputs to improved education policy and practice; and
  • Protect all our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends—regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, assumed or known political leaning, citizenship status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity—as members of the GSEHD family.

Dean Michael Feuer

Read Dr. Feuer's full statement regarding our values >

  

Partnering to Achieve Shared Purposes

Our mission to prepare informed leaders is supported by partnerships with more than 150 public and private K-12 schools, early childhood centers, higher education institutions, hospitals, mental health clinics, and museums and cultural organizations, not only in the D.C. metro area, but across the country and around the world. We were proud to launch the following initiatives this year.

 

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GSEHD Program to Help D.C. Students Find More Options after Graduation

GSEHD's Department of Special Education and Disability Studies launched Project EXPAND, funded by the D.C. Department of Employment Services, to educate teachers and administrators about apprenticeships as a viable option for their students after high school. The first cohort of 31 "Apprenticeship Ambassadors" were celebrated at a completion ceremony on June 1.

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Announcing the First GW/DCPS Equity-Centered Leadership Cohort

The 18-month program will prepare D.C. Public Schools educators for future roles as assistant principals and principals who are equipped to enact equity within their school communities. These aspiring leaders will continue in their current roles at DCPS while earning an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) or Master's (M.A.) degree in Educational Leadership and Administration at GW.

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The Collaboratory: A Center for Jewish Education Launched

“The Collaboratory” will enhance GW's already robust network of partnerships to further advance the field of Jewish education and address challenges faced by the global Jewish community. It is comprised of three branches: The Collaborative for Applied Studies in Jewish Education (CASJE) for research, GSEHD's programs in Israel Education and Experiential Jewish Education for academic preparation, and the Mayberg Center for Jewish Education and Leadership for public engagement.

 

  

Global Impact

Our "think global, act local" mindset has provided opportunities for GSEHD faculty and students to leave their mark in their communities as well as around the world through international outreach. Efforts include forming new partnerships with international educational institutions, strengthening ties to underserved communities, tackling critical issues in our global society, and promoting education as the key to economic prosperity, personal dignity, mental health, and well-being.

 

 

  

Research and Scholarship Highlights

Our faculty and students advance knowledge through rigorous research that improves policy and practice. Committed to the ideals of equity and justice, GSEHD research is relevant, timely, and contributes to the goal of social progress through education.

 

GSEHD Research Kaleidoscope: A Graduate Student Research Showcase

GSEHD Students Share Work at Research Kaleidoscope

GSEHD hosted a student research conference as part of the campus-wide Research Showcase series. This event provided a platform for over 60 master's and doctoral students to present their research across a diverse array of topics, ranging from the impact of therapy dogs on student wellness to the role of AI in changing work dynamics. The conference facilitated a dynamic exchange of ideas, enabling participants to gain valuable feedback and forge new academic connections.

Faculty Grants

New External Competitive Research Funding

  • Dean Michael Feuer and Dr. Beth Tuckwiller have been awarded a grant from the Hewlett Foundation to investigate the intersections of race, economics, and disability in K-12 schools. The project will produce an updated systematic review of the scholarly literature relative to the complex debates around disproportionality in special education and convene interdisciplinary stakeholders to address this pressing issue of equity in education. The project will review assumptions, philosophies, and definitions that frame research debates; propose draft policy principles and research approaches to address systematic marginalization of students at these intersections; and lay the groundwork for continued research to inform decisions for more equitable policy and practice.
  • Dr. Beth Tuckwiller and Dr. Maxine Freund were awarded a grant from the D.C. Department of Employment Services/Office of Apprenticeship for a youth apprenticeship-focused, community-engaged project. Project EXPAND facilitates collaboration among District educators and leaders and Registered Apprenticeship Program providers to expand knowledge, empower educators, and energize district youth communities about apprenticeship as a viable and fulfilling postsecondary pathway. Participants are equipped with professional learning, knowledge, and resources; school-apprenticeship networking opportunities; hands-on learning at apprenticeship training sites; and technical assistance and individualized coaching to support teaching and other activities that empower District youth with knowledge of apprenticeship opportunities. Ultimately, Project EXPAND aims to promote increased inclusion in apprenticeship and expanded postsecondary opportunities for District youth.
  • Children's National Hospital's Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI-CN) has received a funding award from NIH for the project, Mentored Experiences to Expand Opportunities for Research version 3.0 (METEORv3). Building on prior partnership projects, the new award is led by Children's Nationals' Principle Investigator, Naomi Luban, MD. As a project partner, GW-GSEHD is a recipient of a subaward from Children's National. As GW-GSEHD's PI, Dr. Jonathon Grooms will work with GW Teach Master Teachers, Dr. Meghan Hollibaugh Baker and SuJin Choi in support of the participation of DMV high school students and GWTeach undergraduates in authentic summer research experiences in neuroscience-focused research labs at Children’s National. The project will examine how authentic research experiences influence GW Teach participants' understanding of science and math practices and how those practices can help shape classroom instruction.  
  • Dr. Yoshie Nakamura received a grant from the Washington Research Library Consortium (WRLC) through the Open@WRLC Faculty Course Transformation Program. Open@WRLC supports faculty who wish to replace their existing commercial textbooks with free or low-cost courseware material using Open Educational Resources (OER), advancing educational equity and directly impacting student retention and academic success. The committee believes her proposal will lead to significant student textbook savings and classroom equity.
  • Dr. Maureen McGuire-Kuletz received an additional year of funding from the US Department of Education on two grant projects: The Center for Innovative Training in Vocational Rehabilitation and a Long Term Training grant to fully support scholars working toward their MA in Rehabilitation Counseling.
  • Dr. Benjamin Jacobs received new funding from The Naomi Foundation and the Alan B. Slifka Foundation for a second cohort of the Fellowship and Summer Institute on Antisemitism and Jewish Inclusion in Educational Settings. In addition, the Collaboratory: A Center for Jewish Education at GW, which Jacobs co-directs with Dr. Arielle Levites, received grants from the Russell Berrie Foundation, One8 Foundation, Alan B. Slifka Foundation, Seed the Dream Foundation, GS Humane, and Anonymous, to convene organizations that provide resources, materials, and professional development to K-12 public and private schools around antisemitism and Jewish inclusion.
  • Dr. Ryan Watkins joined the Co-Design of Trustworthy AI Systems (DTAIS) grant. DTAIS is a National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT) that supports PhD students conducting research at the intersection of artificial intelligence and human work systems. The grant brings together a dedicated network of students, faculty and industry professionals to tackle some of today’s essential questions about artificial intelligence and the future of work.
  • The Collaborative for Applied Studies in Jewish Education (CASJE), led by Dr. Arielle Levites, received a grant from the Jim Joseph Foundation to support the piloting of a Research Digest aimed at sharing analytic summaries of research investigating the American Jewish experience post October 7. CASJE also received new funding from Crown Family Philanthropies and Project Accelerate to support CASJE's core operations and projects, including a new Research Use Group.  

New Internal Funding for Competitive Faculty Awards

  • Dr. Jihae Cha received a Provost's Special Relief Grant for Research Support for her project, "Navigating Sense of Self and Community through Multimodal Storytelling: Experiences of Children and Youth with Refugee and Immigrant Experiences."
  • Dr. Jihae Cha also received a GW Sigur Center for Asian Studies Summer Research Grant for her project, "Examining Factors That Influence Schooling Experiences of Students with North Korean Backgrounds in South Korea." This work is supported by two of Dr. Cha's doctoral students, InJung Cho and DooRhee Lee - both in the PhD in Comparative and International Education program. The project aims to present a conceptual framework that shows the complex interplay of individual, family-related and school-based factors that influence school dropout and persistence of North Korean students.
  • Dr. Yoshie Nakamura was awarded a GW Sigur Center for Asian Studies Summer Research Grant for her project, "Japanese women’s leadership identity development through reflective practices." This grant supports work in any field or discipline as long as the topic is related to Asia.
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125+ Conference Presentations
  • Faculty, students and alumni presented in 37 session at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, PA. Additionally, several led or chaired sessions and discussions. See full list of presentations >
  • The Human and Organizational Learning (HOL) Department’s faculty, students, and alumni presented their work in 38 presentations and were recognized for their scholarship at the Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD) International Conference held in Arlington, VA, February 21-24. See the list of presentations >
  • Dr. Deniece Dortch presented, "Navigating Fear: Understanding African American Doctoral Students in Higher Education," at the 2023 International Conference on Education and New Developments in Lisbon, Portugal.
  • Dr. Rob Froehlich presented, "An overview of the 2023 revisions to the CRCC Code of Professional Ethics for Certified Rehabilitation Counselors," at the National Rehabilitation Association Annual Training Conference.
  • Dr. Jaehwa Choi presented, "Integrating Generative AI in Assessment Engineering: Hands on Training with ChatGPT," at the 2023 Northeastern Educational Research Association Conference.
  • Dr. Dwayne Wright presented at the 69th Education Law Association Conference in Reno, Nevada, on the topic, "Judicial Arrogance, Epistemic Injustice, and the Overturning of Affirmative Action," as part of the annual Social Justice and Education Law Panel.
  • Dr. Ryan Watkins presented about "LLMs (large language models) in Social Science and Humanities Research" at the NSF Center for Integrative Research in Computing and Learning Sciences (CIRCLS) 2023 Convening.
  • Drs. Leslie Trimmer and Abe Tekleselassie presented, “Enhancing Leadership Course Development with an Equity-Centered Focus,” at the International Society of Educational Planning 2023 Annual Conference.
  • Dr. Rob Froehlich presented a breakout session entitled, "Counseling Foreign Service Professionals: Needs, Trends, Interventions," along with GSEHD alumna Dr. Kelli Sanness (Ph.D., Counseling), and Dr. Tami Nelson at the Virginia Counselors Association Annual Convention on November 9, 2023. Dr. Froehlich also co-presented a session entitled, "Supervision Ethics: Beyond the Basics."
  • Dr. Sandra Vanderbilt and DJ Ralston, Sr. Technical Assistance and Research Analyst with GSEHD's Center for Rehabilitation Counseling Research and Education (CRCRE) and doctoral candidate in Human and Organizational Learning, presented as part of an author roundtable at the National Council for Teachers of English Convention in Columbus, Ohio. They presented on their book chapter titled, "Young People Reading and Writing the World through Meme Curation, Creation and Critical Conversation," which is included in the book Critical Memetic Literacies in English Education: How Do You Meme?
  • Dr. Yoshie Nakamora presented a number of sessions at the Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD) Conference in Arlington, VA, along with doctoral students from Human and Organizational Learning, including Theresa Hernandez, Ying Lu, Deyang Yu, Rebecca Burns, and Zhuqing Ding.
  • Dr. Ryan Watkins presented on AI and Ethics at the Association of American Universities (AAU) 37th annual Public Affairs Network conference in Washington, DC.
  • Dr. Scott Beveridge recently presented a study, "The American Board of Vocational Experts Longitudinal Salary Survey," in Memphis, Tennessee at the ABVE Annual Conference.
  • Dr. Natalie Milman presented, "Designing for Powerful Differentiated Instruction with Technology," at the ACSD Annual Conference in Washington, D.C.
  • Faculty, alumni and students from the Department of Special Education and Disability Studies presented at the Division on Career Development and Transition's (DCDT) 2023 International Conference held in Reno, Nevada.
    • Dr. Joan Kester, alumnus Dr. Matthew Flanagan (Ed.D., Special Education and Disability Studies), and Erin Black presented "Transition Discoveries: From Theory to Practice in Youth Empowerment and Community Partnership!"
    • Dr. Elisabeth Kutscher, together with doctoral students Karly Ball (Education and Inequality CRT) and Aljawharah Aljunaydil (Special Education and Disability Studies), presented, "Preparing College Students with Disabilities for Post-College Employment: Disability Service Professionals Perspectives."
    • GSEHD PhD candidate Karly Ball (Education and Inequality CRT) presented, "Students with Chronic Illnesses Navigating the College Transition: A Thematic Analysis."
    • GSEHD alumnus Dr. Matthew Flanagan (Ed.D., Special Education and Disability Studies) presented as part of the DCDT pre-conference session titled, "Using Virtual Community Resource Maps to Enhance the Transition Process and Improve Student Outcomes."
  • GSEHD's Counseling and Human Development Department attended the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Conference in Denver, Colorado with presentations by faculty and students.
    • “Harnessing the Transformative Power of Anti-racist Research in Counselor Education” - Tiffany Perry-WIlson
    • "Ready, Willing and Able: Disability in Counseling Leadership" - Helen Starkweather and Emily Decker
    • "Mindfulness in Clinical Supervision: A Preventative Approach to Counselor Burnout" - Samantha Long and Claudia Nguyen
    • “Pre and Post-Migration Experiences of Asylum Seekers in the United States” - Dr. Mina Attia, Sravya Gummaluri, Brook Fulton-DeLong, and Emily Decker
    • “Supervision of School Counseling Leadership for School Counselors in Training” - Dr. Harvey Peters and Hanyun Li
    • "How Do We Teach Social Justice? A Cross-Disciplinary Synthesis of Social Justice Andragogy" - Dr. Bagmi Das
    • "Principles of Anti-Oppression: A Critical Analytic Synthesis and Application within Counselor Education" - Dr. Harvey Peters, Barb Dos Santos, Samantha Long, Sravya Gummaluri, and Kelly Farrish
  • Dr. Bernhard Streitwieser and Jacqui Hatch, student co-leader of GW's Refugee Educational Advancement Laboratory (REAL), gave invited virtual remarks for the Students for Change: Reforming University Humanitarian Policy conference at the University of Edinburgh.
  • Dr. Rob Froehlich, doctoral candidate Nichole Tichy (Counseling), and Helen Froehlich presented an invited Pre-Conference Session at the Virginia Collaborations Conference in Norfolk on January 3. The session was titled, "Start 2024 Discussing Some Contemporary Ethical Issues."
  • Dr. Brian Casemore accompanied six GSEHD doctoral students to “Curriculum Camp” at Louisiana State University (February 23-24) where the following students presented:
    • Amanda Baker (Ph.D. in Ed., Comparative and International Education) presented a paper (co-authored with Dr. Laura Engel), “Collaborative Cosmopolitan Capital in In-Service Teacher-Led K-12 Study Abroad Programs.”
    • Sam Burmester (Ph.D. in Ed., Education and Inequality) delivered a talk, “Epistemic Openness in Elementary Science Education: A Multimodal Interaction Analysis.”
    • Carola Goldenberg (Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction) delivered the talk, “The World Language Classroom as a Site of Exploration and Self-formation: Subjectivity in the Encounter with Difficult Knowledge.”
    • Leslie Smith Duss (Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction) delivered a talk, “How to Play: A Creative Enactment of ‘Negative Capability’ During Dissertation Data Collection in the Form of Collaged Playing Cards.”
    • Benjamin Tellie (Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction) delivered a talk, “Artful Reflections in Qualitative Research: Currere and Visual Art Making in the Autobiographical Interview.”
    • Catherine Wigginton Greene (Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction) delivered a talk on her emerging research, “Does ‘Difficult’ Dialogue Have to Be So… Difficult?”

 

Paper/Poster Presentations

  • Dr. Natalie Milman, along with Dr. Gina Adam and Dr. Hurriyet Ok from GW's SEAS and GSEHD PhD student Ani Meliksetyan (Human-Technology Collaboration) with additional SEAS students, presented Work in Progress paper, "Using virtual reality cleanroom simulation in a mixed nanoelectronics classroom," at the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition in Baltimore, MD.
  • Dr. Bagmi Das presented a paper, "Support Seeking for South Asian American Survivors: A Phenomenology," co-authored by Counseling and Human Development graduate students Qi Chen, Yuqing Qiu, and Hanyun Li, at the 2023 American Psychological Association Division 45 Research Conference in San Diego, CA.
  • Dr. Dwayne Wright presented a paper titled, "Blackness As Debt: Examining Institutional Practices Devaluing Black Professional School Faculty," along with Dr. Tyler Derreth from John Hopkins University at the "Virtual Day" of the Association for the Study of Higher Education 2023 conference.
  • Dr. Yoshie Nakamura presented two posters with HOL doctoral students at the GW Diversity Summit: Examining epistemic injustice in the environmental field, including, "Exploring the ways of knowing of environmental leaders with intersectional and marginalized identities," with Daphne Pee, and "Double empathy and relational leadership in neurodiverse workplaces," with Katherine Kinnaird.
  • Dr. Jonathon Grooms and doctoral student Lauren Browning (Ph.D. in Education, Curriculum & Instruction Concentration), along with colleagues, presented four papers at the recent NARST science education conference as part of a related paper set, titled "A Partnership to Advance Earth Science across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in a Large District."
  • Dr. Ryan Watkins presented a co-authored paper,"Building Interdisciplinarity in Engineering Doctoral Education," at the mid-Atlantic American Society for Engineering Education conference.
  • Dr. Jonathan Eakle and doctoral students Xiaoyue Zhang and William Zhou presented their papers, “Moving Research on the Outside: Traveling with Desire, Buddhas, and Beats through Three Art Museums,” and “Another Present Moment: Re-Crafting and Re-Activating a Better World,” at the American Educational Research Conference in Philadelphia.
  • Dr. Yoshie Nakamura was invited to serve as a panelist for the Future Scholars and Leaders Colloquium: Writing for Publication at the 2024 Academy of Human Resource Development International Research Conference in the Americas, Arlington, VA.
  • Dr. Jaehwa Choi presented a paper, "Prompt Engineering for Adaptive and Responsible Learning (PEARL): An Introduction," at the 2023 Beyond Multiple Choice Conference.
  • Dr. Laura Engel took part in a panel discussion at the UNESCO's Education Sector international webinar, "Educating for Global Citizenship in the Digital Age," on March 19. The webinar was part of UNESCO's International Day for Digital Learning.
  • Doctoral student Leslie Smith Duss (EdD, Curriculum & Instruction) presented a paper, “A Correspondence with ChatGPT on Non-Discursive Student Expression in History Education," at the JCT/Bergamo Conference (Dayton, Ohio, October 12-14).
  • Doctoral student DJ Ralston (EdD, Human and Organizational Learning), a Sr. Technical Assistance and Research Analyst with GSEHD's Center for Rehabilitation Counseling, Research and Education (CRCRE), co-presented a paper with Dr. Sandra Vanderbilt titled, "Oh! My teacher’s hip!: Memetic Curricula in Young People’s Multiple Physical and Virtual Worlds.”
  • Dr. Ellen Scully-Russ presented a paper titled, "Broken Systems Under Repair: Weaving Ethics of Care and Human Flourishing Into the Work and Lives of Essential Workers," at the Adult Education Research Conference at the University of Georgia.

 

Keynote Address

  • Dr. Brian Casemore gave a keynote address titled, “On the Raveling of Deep Aspect: Curriculum as Subjective Place,” at the JCT/Bergamo Conference (Dayton, Ohio, October 12-14).
  • Dr. Deniece Dortch was the keynote speaker for the 7th World Conference on Future of Education (WCFEDUCATION) in Cambridge, United Kingdom on December 15-17. Her talk was titled, "Navigating The Rules of Engagement: African American Doctoral Students Experiencing the Hidden Curriculum at Predominantly White Institutions in the United States."
  • Dr. Natalie Milman gave a keynote presentation titled, "Educational technology trends and issues in higher education," for the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program: Turkemenistan.

 

Panel Session

  • Dr. Sandra Vanderbilt led an invited, all-conference “Provoking Dialogue” panel at the JCT/Bergamo Conference titled, “dis/Ability Justice, Curriculum, and the Classroom: Imagining More than Integration and Inclusion.”
  • Dr. Jihae Cha, along with doctoral students InJung Cho and Doo Rhee Lee (both in the Ph.D. in Education's Comparative and International Education concentration) presented as part of a panel at the Power and Politics of Localization Conference, convened by the Humanitarian Action Initiative (HAI) housed in GW's Elliott School of International Affairs.
  • Dr. Yoshie Nakamura was invited to serve as a panelist for the Future Scholars and Leaders Colloquium: Writing for Publication at the 2024 Academy of Human Resource Development International Research Conference in the Americas, Arlington, VA.
  • Dr. Lionel Howard was an invited panelist at the 42nd Annual Conference on the Black Family at Hampton University in Norfolk, VA (March 20-22, 2024). The panel was titled "Health Relationships and the Experiences of Black Men."
  • Dr. Ryan Watkins participated on a panel,"Enhancing Education with LLMs: Innovative Approaches in Engineering Pedagogy," at the mid-Atlantic American Society for Engineering Education conference.
  • Dr. Jaehwa Choi was part of a panel discussion, "AI and inclusivity: Bridging the equity gap," at the 2023 Beyond Multiple Choice Conference.
  • Dr. Ellen Scully-Russ  participated in an invited panel on the Future of Adult Education Graduate Programs at the Adult Education Research Conference at the University of Georgia.
  

Program Updates

 

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Museum Education Students and Alumni Advocate on Capitol Hill

Museums Advocacy Day is an opportunity for students to unite with museum colleagues and supporters as one voice to reaffirm the essential value, collective contributions, and aspirations of museums while making the critical case for museums directly to Congress.

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SEDS Program 1 in 5 to Receive Prestigious CEC/DCDT Accreditation

The Dept. of Special Education and Disability Studies received accreditation from the Council for Exceptional Children, Division on Career Development and Transition (CEC/DCDT). Graduates are now eligible for the highly coveted DCDT Transition Specialist Certificate.

 

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Accreditation and reporting efforts are ongoing with both CACREP and CAEP. These efforts ensure quality and continuous improvement for the school.

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#5 Best Rehabilitation Counseling Program by U.S. News & World Report

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#17 Best Online Master's in Education for Veterans by U.S. News & World Report

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#35 Best Online Master's in Education by U.S. News & World Report


 

Student Success Stories

 

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Ina Gjikondi Selected as MSR Fetzer Scholar

Ina, a doctoral candidate in Human and Organizational Learning, was selected as a 2023 Management, Spirituality and Religion (MSR) Fetzer Scholar and scholarship recipient.

 

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2024 GSEHD Student Awards + Fellowships

View recipients of GSEHD program awards presented at the 2024 commencement ceremony, other awards students received, and students that hold a GSEHD-related fellowship.

 

 

Alumni in Action

Class notes, Promotions and Featured Alumni News

 

Dean Feuer presents Outstanding Alumni Award to Dr. Andrew M. Goretsky at 2024 Commencement Ceremony

Outstanding Alumni Awards

This year we are pleased to recognize two GSEHD alumni as the 2024 GSEHD Dean’s Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award winners: Dr. Amy Pleet-Odle and Dr. Andrew Goretsky.

 

Alumni Promotions
Class Notes

  Do you have career updates, personal announcements, or other news to share with your fellow alumni? Submit a Class Note!

 

  

Faculty & Staff: Recent Achievements

 

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Dr. Adrienne Robinson Awarded Sylvia Walker Education Award by National Association of Multicultural Counselors

This award symbolizes relentless advocacy for multicultural issues just as Dr. Robinson has epitomized throughout her illustrious career.

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Dr. Bernhard Streitwieser Receives CIES Innovative Curriculum Development Award

Dr. Streitwieser has been selected for the 2024 Teaching Comparative and International Education Innovative Curriculum Development Award from the Comparative and International Education Society (CIES).

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Dr. Yoshie Nakamura Honored with 2024 Assistant Professor Award from UCWHRE

The University Council for Workforce and Human Resources Education (UCWHRE) presents this award to recognize an individual's research, teaching, and service accomplishments in the early academic career stage.

 

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Dr. Ellen Scully-Russ received a GW Humanities Facilitating Fund Award

The funds support the development and pilot of a participatory action research study entitled, "Storying the Frontline: Digital Storytelling of Essential Workers COVID-19 Experiences."

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Can ChatGPT Co-Author Your Study? (No, But It May Help with the Research.)

Dr. Ryan Watkins joined GW professors John Paul Helveston to develop an online repository documenting the use of large language models in scientific research. Read the full article >

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Dr. Beth Tuckwiller and Colleague Honored With United Kingdom Literacy Association (UKLA)/Wiley Research in Literacy Education Award 2024

The paper, "Reading motivation, well-being and reading achievement in second grade students," was co-authored by Dr. Tuckwiller and a colleague at Western Galilee College and published in the Journal of Research in Reading.

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Celia Peña-Gomez, International Education Program Coordinator, Awarded GW Excellence in Student Life Award

The award honors individuals that work tirelessly to enhance student life on campus and work alongside our surrounding community.

 

Tenure & Promotions

Thank you to Dr. Ryan Watkins for serving as Interim Associate Dean of Research and External Relations and to Dr. Jennifer Clayton for serving as Interim Director of Accreditation during faculty sabbaticals.

Faculty Board & Committee Appointments
  • Dr. Mina Attia was appointed to the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) Foundation Board of Trustees. The NBCC Foundation leverages the power of counseling to advance global health equity through expanded access to counseling and mental health services.
  • Dr. Brian Casemore was named to the board of Maryland Humanities, a statewide, educational nonprofit organization that fosters engagement with art, literature, history, philosophy, and other humanistic fields toward enriching personal, cultural, and social life within and among Maryland's communities.
  • Dr. Maureen McGuire-Kuletz has been offered an affiliate faculty appointment with The Global Food Institute (GFI). This newly-chartered institute seeks to advance global food policy and address the world’s most urgent problems by understanding and leveraging the power of food.
  • Dr. Deniece Dortch was elected Chair of AERA's Graduate and Postdoctoral Education Across the Disciplines Special Interest Group (SIG). This SIG seeks to support the work of scholars who focus on doctoral education.

This review includes highlights of our student, alumni, faculty and staff achievements and work from the previous year.

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On the Bookshelf

Books written by GSEHD Faculty, Students and Alumni in 2023-24

 

 

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Teacher Boy by Alumnus Mike Henrich (Master's, International Education)

 

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Rebecca, Not Becky by Student Catherine Wigginton Greene (EdD, Curriculum and Instruction)

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Baby Go! Series by Alumna Vanessa Lee Christensen (Master's, Higher Education Administration)

 

 

 

 

 

GSEHD By the Numbers

 

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Enrollment

37 Countries Represented by Students

 


 

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Academic Departments

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Full-time Faculty

28,120

GSEHD Alumni in 75 countries

 


 

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Eligible students who received a scholarship

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362 Graduates

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Students of color and international students


 

 

More to Explore

Interested in learning more about topics related to our academic programs? Check out and share our blogs or the most recent episodes of the EdFix Podcast, hosted by Dean Feuer.

 

Jack Jennings

Episode 37: Policy Perspectives and Possibilities

Jack Jennings, expert on education policy in the U.S. House of Representatives and founder of the Center on Education Policy, shares his reflections on bipartisanship, the effects of our Federalist system, and a blueprint for cultivating a pipeline of exceptional teachers.

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Episode 38: Can Standardized Tests Bridge the Equity Gap?

Amit Sevak, President and CEO of ETS (Educational Testing Service), discusses how ETS is transforming to a more human-centric approach to address the concerns of standardized testing. He shares that by crafting assessments that showcase skills in new ways, they can help break the cycle of inequalities in education and open up new opportunities in the workforce.

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Episode 39: ChatGPT and Beyond - Teaching in the AI Era

Dr. Ryan Watkins, GSEHD Professor of Educational Technology, describes artificial intelligence (AI) as tools that can do things that, until recently, we thought only humans could do. To embrace the reality of AI in our classrooms, he advocates for a shift in teaching and assessment strategies so we can foster the necessary critical thinking skills for success in the digital age.


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