Syracuse University School of Education welcomes four new faculty members in fall 2025, bringing expertise in literacy and learning; inclusive teacher preparation and special education; counseling and counselor education; and K-12 educational leadership. “Our new faculty strengthen the School of Education’s research and teaching capacity in some of our core academic offerings—inclusive teacher preparation, mental […] The post School of Education Welcomes Four New Faculty Members first...| Syracuse University School of Education
It’s been a whirlwind 18 months for Syracuse University School of Education Advisory Board member Felicia Walker ’87, P’17. What started as a trip with friends to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania has become a commitment to build out and maintain a pre-school/kindergarten in a small village close to the city of Arusha, some 100 […] The post Photo Essay: Felicia Walker ’87, P’17 Helps Fund a “Happy” Pre-School/Kindergarten in Tanzania first appeared on Syracuse University Schoo...| Syracuse University School of Education
“I know special education because I lived special education,” writes Carly Rosen ’14 on her website advocateforaction.org. At school, Rosen developed her own learning style, which, “along with having an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and later a 504 Plan to support me, had a meaningful impact that led to great success.” Rosen’s advocate was her […] The post Five Questions for Carly Rosen ’14 first appeared on Syracuse University School of Education.| Syracuse University School of Education
It started with trivia nights at the Inn Complete and a mutual fandom of Orange sports and grew into a life filled with Orange pride, campus milestones and a little one who thinks Otto the Orange runs the world. For Brianna G’20 and Kevin Shults G’20, Syracuse University isn’t just where they work—it’s where their […] The post Brianna G’20 and Kevin Shults G’20 Share Their Orange Love Story first appeared on Syracuse University School of Education.| Syracuse University School of Education
As point guard for the Orange women’s basketball team, Raquel-Ann “Roxi” Nurse McNabb ’98, G’99, P’25 was known for helping her teammates “make buckets”—a lot of buckets. The 1997 Syracuse University Athlete of the Year, two-time MVP, and three-time BIG EAST Academic All-Star still ranks fifth in all-time career assists at Syracuse. Twenty-five years later, […] The post Roxi Nurse McNabb ’98, G’99, P’25 Still Driving for an Assist first appeared on Syracuse Universit...| Syracuse University School of Education
Instructional design program alumnus Lawrence “Larry” Swiader ’89, G’93 has built a career at the intersection of storytelling, education, and technology—a path that’s taken him from the early days of analog editing as a student in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications to leading cutting-edge educational projects using artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality […] The post Bringing History to Life: How Larry Swiader ’89, G’93 Blends Storytelling with Eme...| Syracuse University School of Education
The University’s first inclusive study abroad trip has redefined what inclusive higher education looks like, blending immersive cultural experiences with academic exploration of inclusive education across borders. This two-week program, held in June 2025, brought together students with and without intellectual disability, reflecting a commitment to making global education more inclusive and accessible to everyone. […] The post School of Education Launches Fully Inclusive Study Abroad Expe...| Syracuse University School of Education
Professor Jing Lei, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the Syracuse University School of Education, along with instructional design doctoral candidate Yang Liu, will deliver a paper during the Presidential Session at the October 2025 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) annual convention in Las Vegas. The paper—”Exploring Pre-Service Teachers’ Learning Processes in AI-Integrated […] The post Professor Jing Lei to Deliver AECT25 Presidential Session Addr...| Syracuse University School of Education
Laura Rouse holds a Certificate of Advanced Study (2017) and Ed.D. (2022) in Educational Leadership from Syracuse University School of Education. Her doctoral dissertation—”Unveiling the Unmarked Implications for Culturally Responsive Educational Leadership”—explores the ways Whiteness exists in predominately White rural pre-K through grade 12 public education. In 2024, Rouse founded Supernal Insights LLC, an educational […] The post Five Questions for Laura Rouse G’17, G’22 fir...| Syracuse University School of Education
NY teachers push for AI protections in the classroom (Spectrum News | July 3, 2025) At a recent rally in Ithaca, teachers called on state lawmakers to protect the uniquely human side of their profession. Many fear that without regulation, AI tools could replace core parts of their job — and damage the critical teacher-student| Syracuse University School of Education
The Syracuse University School of Education prepares thoughtful and socially just leaders who bridge scholarship and practice.| Syracuse University School of Education
The master's degree in Instructional Design, Development and Evaluation prepares students to identify, design, and evaluate instructional solutions for learning and performance problems. This program blends technical and software skills with transferable skills in theory, planning, instructional processes, and collaborative problem solving. Students gain the expertise to design, create, implement, and evaluate non-technology and technology-supported| Syracuse University School of Education
Carolyn Fernandes ’25 remembers walking out of an interview for a design internship that she ended up not getting. She wondered if fidgeting with her nails—a common, repetitive expression of her nervous energy every day—was misconstrued as a sign of not paying attention and a reason for her not getting the position. Fernandes is part| Syracuse University School of Education
Yanhong Liu joined the School of Education in Fall 2018. Prior to joining Syracuse University, Dr. Liu worked at the University of Toledo as a tenure-track assistant professor in Counselor Education. She was the School Counseling Program Coordinator as well as the Admissions Coordinator for MA and Ph.D. in Counselor Education at UT. Dr. Liu| Syracuse University School of Education
