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See highlights and updates on our students, alumni, faculty, staff, and programs.
Faculty & Students Published in Journal of Child and Adolescent Counseling
February 12, 2024
Drs. Attia and Parker, and 3 GSEHD students, published, “A Critical Analysis of Immigrant Children and Adolescents in U.S. Professional Counseling Literature.”
A GWU-ASPU Success Story: From Pizza Parties to Global Impact
GSEHD/ASPU alumni Elnur Akhundov and Nigar Altayzade founded Lighthouse Consulting & Training
February 7, 2024
Elnur Akhundov and Nigar Altayzade, alumni of GSEHD's master's program at the Azerbaijan State Pedagogical University, founded Lighthouse Consulting & Training.
Doc Candidate, Alexandria Laing, Publishes: Let’s Provide Teachers Sabbaticals
February 2, 2024
Doctoral candidate Alexandra Laing (Educational Leadership and Administration) published the article, "Let’s Provide Teachers Sabbaticals," on ASCD.org.
Annual MLK Lecture Centered on Stories of Disabled Teachers {Recording}
The 2024 MLK Jr. Lecture at GSEHD focused on the experiences of disabled teachers and the unique insights they bring to their students.
February 2, 2024
The 2024 MLK Jr. Lecture at GSEHD focused on the experiences of disabled teachers and the unique insights they bring to their students.
Alumnus, Dr. Don Robertson, Appointed Superintendent of VBCPS
January 30, 2024
Dr. Don Robertson (master's, Educational Leadership and Administration) has been appointed as Superintendent of Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS).
The Role of Education Policy Experts in Shaping the Future of Education
January 25, 2024
Discover how three members of GW's Graduate School of Education and Human Development community are working in the field to drive change in education policy.
Student Capt. Catherine Grizzle Selected as Military Mentor for US Senate Youth Program
January 23, 2024
Congratulations to master's student Capt. Catherine Grizzle on being named 1 of 17 Military Mentors for the US Senate Youth Program's Washington Week 2024.
Alumna, Dr. Katherine Steele, Named CEO of the Pat Tillman Foundation
January 22, 2024
GSEHD alumna Dr. Katherine Steele (master’s, Educational Leadership and Administration) has been named CEO of the Pat Tillman Foundation (PTF).
Dr. Goldman and Alumni Published in the Journal of Hospital Medicine
January 12, 2024
Drs. O'Neill, Bhansali, and Goldman published, “'Can you help me think this through?' How pediatric hospitalists learn from informal peer consultation."
Alumnus Mike Henrich Publishes Book: Teacher Boy
January 11, 2024
GSEHD alumnus Mike Henrich (master's, International Education) self published a memoir called Teacher Boy, a #1 new release on Amazon in 3 education categories.
Alumnus Ken Turino Receives New England Museum Association (NEMA) Excellence Award
January 11, 2024
GSEHD alumnus Ken Turino (master's, Museum Education) was honored for his work at Historic New England and how he helped shape the community of museums.
GWTeach Team Awarded NIH Grant in Collaboration with Children's National Hospital
January 11, 2024
The project, entitled "Mentored Experiences to Expand Opportunities for Research version 3.0 (METEORv3)" is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Dr. Nakamura and Student Published, "From Tradition to Transformation: The Social Entrepreneurial Journey of Japanese Women"
January 9, 2024
Dr. Yoshie Nakamura, student Jessica Hinshaw, and colleague published article in the New Horizons in Adult Education and Human Resource Development Journal.
Student/Alumna, Nichole Tichy, to Serve on Commission for Rehabilitation Counselor Certification Ethics Committee
January 2, 2024
GSEHD alumna/doctoral candidate Nichole Tichy (master’s, Rehabilitation Counseling) has been selected to serve a three-year term on the CRCC Ethics Committee.
Three Current Trends for Organizational Resilience
December 20, 2023
For organizations and businesses to grow, they must adapt to society's cultural shifts. Learn how leaders are supporting needed changes to ensure resilience.
In Case You Missed It: What Do We Mean By Whiteness?
featuring Dr. R. Tyler Derreth, Assistant Professor in the Department of Health, Behavior, and Society at Johns Hopkins University
December 20, 2023
If you were unable to join us for the webinar, What Do We Mean by "Whiteness," you can watch the recording of Dr. Derreth's presentation.
Student Co-Wrote Report, "Education Competition Index: Quantifying Competitive Pressure in 125 Largest School Districts"
December 19, 2023
GSEHD master's student Jeanette Luna (Education Policy) co-wrote a report, Education Competition Index, published on the Thomas B. Fordham Institute's website.
Alumna, Dr. Sydney Savion, Named Vanderbilt's Vice Chancellor for People, Culture & Belonging
December 19, 2023
Dr. Sydney Savion (EdD, Human and Organizational Learning) has been named Vanderbilt University's inaugural Vice Chancellor for People, Culture, and Belonging.
Teachers’ Referral Practices: Opportunities for School Counselor Advocacy
GSEHD Community Published Article
December 19, 2023
Dr. Parker, Dr. Ray, alumna Alex Ostrander, and student Emily Decker were published in the Journal of School-Based Counseling Policy and Evaluation.
Doctoral Student, Catherine Wigginton, Published Book
Wigginton's book explores motherhood, friendship and America’s racial reckoning.
December 15, 2023
Wigginton's fiction book, “Rebecca, Not Becky,” is co-authored with Christine Platt and explores motherhood, friendship and America’s racial reckoning.