GSE Students

Fordham’s Annual 2025 University Convocation, held on Sunday, March 9, celebrated many, including Linda Negron, executive secretary in the Educational Leadership, Administration, and Policy (ELAP) division at Fordham Graduate School of Education (GSE). Negron was recognized with the 1841 award, honoring her 20 years of service as a staff member at Fordham. All of these …

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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