Faculty News
Kathleen Rudasill, Ph.D., interim dean of the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Education, was recognized with TWO prestigious national awards. Dr. Rudasill was elected to Fellow status in the American Psychological Association (APA) and received the Jan Kristal Memorial Award for exceptional contributions to temperament theory and its application for improving children’s welfare.
Kendra D. Johnson Invested as Anna Lou Schaberg Professor of Practice in Education
Kendra D. Johnson Invested as Anna Lou Schaberg Professor After joining the School of Education faculty in July, Kendra D. Johnson, Ph.D. ’22, was invested as the Anna Lou Schaberg Professor of Practice in Education during the VCU Investiture Dinner in early October. The celebration honored 78 faculty members who have been named to endowed […]
VCU-led study: Teachers perceive more conflict with Black boys, closer relationships with white girls
An analysis of a survey of more than 9,000 teachers shows kindergarten teachers rated their level of perceived conflict with Black boys as nearly 40% higher than with white girls. By Mary Kate Brogan, VCU News August 14, 2023 A team of researchers led by a Virginia Commonwealth University professor found that teachers, regardless of race, […]
Tom Farmer and Patrick Mullen join VCU’s School of Education
August 14, 2023 The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Education is thrilled to announce the appointments of Dr. Thomas Farmer and Dr. Patrick R. Mullen as department chairs within the School of Education. Each of these individuals brings a unique set of skills and experiences that will add tremendously to their respective departments. Dr. […]
Abrams Becomes Interim Associate Dean of Research & Faculty Development
Abrams Becomes Interim Associate Dean of Research and Faculty Development The VCU School of Education celebrates the appointment of Lisa Abrams, Ph.D., to Interim Associate Dean of Research and Faculty Development. “Looking specifically at our research achievements in FY22, VCU School of Education is ranked #1 in Virginia and #7 in the nation regarding research […]
Dr. Al Byers Achieves Five Years of Impact at the Center for Innovation
June 18, 2023 Al Byers, Ph.D., departs the VCU School of Education after five years of service launching and directing the VCU School of Education’s Center for Innovation in STEM Education (CISTEME). John Fife, Ph.D., associate professor of STEM at the School of Education, will serve as interim director of CISTEME. Dr. Byers was charged […]
Dr. Reich Awardee for VCU Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Fund
Katie Logan, Ph.D., associate professor of focused inquiry, University College, and Gabriel Reich, Ph.D., professor of teaching and learning, School of Education, Named Awardees for “The Memory Studies Lab” The 2023 awardees of the VCU Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Fund include Katie Logan, Ph.D., associate professor of focused inquiry, University College, and our very […]
SOE Employees Celebrate 2023 Service Milestones The VCU Employee Service
May 1, 2023 SOE Employees Celebrate 2023 Service Milestones The VCU Employee Service Recognition Celebration honored many VCU School of Education colleagues. These employees steadfastly dedicated their time, talents, and commitment to the transformation of many lives through collaborative work. Celebrating these service milestones is a humbling reminder of the immense impact that VCU employees […]
Spring Graduation and Commencement 2023
Spring 2023 Graduation and Commencement VCU School of Education graduates and guests are cordially invited to the VCU School of Education’s Spring 2023 Graduation and Reception: School of Education Reception Friday, May 12, 4:30 p.m. Oliver Hall/Trani Lawn (outside) School of Education Graduation Ceremony Saturday, May 13, 1 p.m. Stuart C. Siegel Center Graduates who wish to […]
CBS Report on Sexual Abuse in Schools Cites VCU Scholar as Resource
April 17, 2023 Updated CBS links: Video YouTube Print news story CBS report on sexual abuse in schools cites VCU scholar as resource Education professor Charol Shakeshaft, who studies how to prevent educator sexual misconduct, discusses widespread abuse in K-12 schools in a new documentary. By Mary Kate Brogan, VCU News Charol Shakeshaft, Ph.D., a professor […]
