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Our faculty represent a broad spectrum specialization in the education field. They partner with students to ignite interest and collaborate to pursue answers to some of the most pressing issues in education. Our faculty are here to teach our students how best to lead the next generation.
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GSE Division Chairs
Our academic division chairs are pivotal to our success, expertly managing both the administrative and academic responsibilities that keep our divisions thriving. Their leadership and commitment not only ensure the smooth operation of daily tasks, but also inspire academic excellence and innovation across our programs.
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Centers and Institutes
The five centers and institutes at Fordham University's Graduate School of Education work together to elevate educational standards globally. The Center for Educational Partnerships impacts over 550,000 K-12 students through its programs, while the Center for Catholic School Leadership, with connections to the Archdiocese and Vatican, drives global excellence in faith-based education. These centers, alongside others focused on advanced placement training, media integrity, and psychological services, create a synergistic force that shapes and influences educational discourse worldwide.
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The Center For Educational Partnerships in London
Educators from across the United Kingdom gathered at Fordham’s London campus on February 13, 2026 for a day of professional development focused on some of the most immediate challenges that are experienced in today’s classrooms. Hosted by the Center for Educational Partnerships at Fordham’s Graduate School of Education (GSE), the sessions brought together elementary and …
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Magis in the Light of Haciendo Caminos: A Gathering Rooted in Reflection and Community
On Saturday, April 18th, Fordham’s Graduate School of Education welcomed students, faculty, and community partners to Grounds Café in the Bronx for its spring Haciendo Caminos gathering, Magis in the Light of Haciendo Caminos. The afternoon invited participants into reflection, conversation, and community while highlighting the shared values of accompaniment, faith, and service. The choice …
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Teaching Students How to See: Elly Blanco-Rowe, Ed.D., on Structured Observation in Mathematics
This content was provided by Leah McKirgan. In many math classrooms, speed is rewarded. Students are praised for getting to the answer quickly. Lessons move forward once correctness is confirmed. Elly Blanco-Rowe, Ed.D., a 2025 graduate of Fordham’s Ed.D. program, has spent her career questioning that norm, and has recently published an article in Educational …
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Fordham GSE Marks 20 Years of the Center for Educational Partnerships
This content was provided by Leah McKirgan. On January 13, Fordham’s Graduate School of Education gathered at Lincoln Center to celebrate 20 years of the Center for Educational Partnerships. What began as a focused effort to strengthen ties between schools and the University has now grown into a vibrant and influential part of New York’s …
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Fordham D.Min. Graduate Explores Faith and Justice in New Book
This content was provided by Leah McKirgan. For Michael Okinczyc-Cruz, D.Min., the story of Jesus is not only a matter of theology. It is also a question of history and justice that extends to modern day. Jesus and Justice: Organizing for God’s Reign on Earth Then and Now, co-written with John Dominic Crossan, explores the …
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Magis in the Light of Haciendo Caminos: A Gathering for Community and Reflection
Fordham’s Haciendo Caminos initiative will host a spring gathering titled “Magis in the Light of Haciendo Caminos”on Saturday, April 18 from 2:00–4:00 p.m. at Grounds Café in the Bronx. The afternoon will bring together students, community members, and those interested in ministry for a time of conversation and reflection grounded in Ignatian spirituality. The gathering …
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Facing the Challenges: Leadership Lessons from Fordham GSE Alumnus John Fitzsimons, Ph.D.
Contributed by William Li John Fitzsimons, who earned his Ph.D. from Fordham GSE in 1983, has spent more than fifty years in public education as a teacher, principal, superintendent, and now author. His latest book, Facing the Challenges: How Principals Can Survive and Thrive in Today’s Schools, draws on his extensive life experience to offer a …
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Fordham GSE Leads the Way in School Counseling Innovation
Fordham University’s Graduate School of Education (GSE) was extremely well-represented at this year’s annual Guidance Expo, hosted by The Westchester Putnam College Conferences, Inc., on October 22. This annual conference is a free, day-long professional event for New York area school counselors, educators, and researchers. The Guidance Expo brings together hundreds of experts in the …
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In the Media: Anita Vazquez Batisti and Travis Proulx on Reaching Out with Gregory Floyd
How does Fordham turn mission into action across New York City? In a recent episode of Reaching Out with Gregory Floyd, Anita Vazquez Batisti, Ph.D., Associate Dean and founding Director of the Center for Educational Partnerships (CEP), and Travis Proulx, Fordham’s Vice President for External Affairs, highlight CEP’s community-facing work and the partnerships behind it: …
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Fordham GSE Faculty Member Featured on The Multicultural Psychologist Podcast to Discuss New Research on Multiracial Asian American Experiences
Yuki Yamazaki, Ph.D., Clinical Assistant Professor and alumna of Fordham GSE’s Counseling Psychology Ph.D. program, joins The Multicultural Psychologist to discuss her new publication, “Multiracial Asian Americans: Intersectional Perceptions of Microaggressions and the Model Minority Myth.” The episode offers an accessible entry point to her research. Yamazaki examines how Multiracial Asian Americans experience racial microaggressions …
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