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Faculty Spotlight

Dr. Margaret Weber, the Dean

Dr. Margaret Weber
"We strive to educate the whole person, in both intellect and spirit."

Dr. Eric Hamilton

Dr. Eric Hamilton
"Combining technology with an astute understanding of how people learn will help lead to a new golden age for education." 

Thema Bryant-Davis

Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis
"I am invested in helping future generations of psychologists to expand the scope of the possibilities that exist for them."

Dr. Miguel Gallardo

Dr. Miguel Gallardo
"Our job is to prepare students to address the multicultural needs of society in culturally consistent ways."

Dr. Anthony Collatos

Dr. Anthony Collatos
"It’s not only about the academic community; it’s about making a difference in our actual community, outside the walls of the classroom."

Dr. Carolyn Keatinge

Dr. Carolyn Keatinge
"A good clinician is like a detective trying to solve a mystery."

Dr. Daryl Rowe

Dr. Daryl Rowe
"Our students must be exposed to the differing realities of urban environments, the damaging impacts of poverty, and the complex interplay of economic, educational, family, and cultural issues."

Dr. Aaron Aviera

Dr. Aaron Aviera
"There is a synergy that happens when you provide an education in the classroom while also working on the ground with your students to make a tangible difference."

Dr. Farzin Madjidi

Dr. Farzin Madjidi
"Ultimate learning takes place in an environment of trust and mutual respect."

Dr. Martine Jago

Dr. Martine Jago
“Intercultural understanding is a critical component in the education field. It is my goal to inspire students to view teaching as a vocation.”

Dr. Stephanie Woo

Dr. Stephanie Woo
“It’s an exciting time to be a practitioner in the field of psychology.” 

Dr. Reyna Garcia-Ramos

Dr. Reyna Garcia-Ramos
"Bilingual education made a difference in my life, and it continues to make a difference in the lives of our English language learners today."

Dr. Stephanie Woo

Dr. Linda Purrington
"Graduate students bring a rich personal and professional experience to the classroom and curriculum."


Dr. Rhonda Brinkley-Kennedy (GSEP '96) is the director of the GSEP Urban Initiative, an umbrella program preparing education and mental health professionals to work effectively in underserved urban communities.