College welcomes new faculty, lecturer, post-docs for 2024-25
The Purdue University College of Education welcomes new colleagues this fall: nine faculty members, one lecturer, and two post-doctoral researchers.
“We are absolutely delighted to welcome new faculty members, lecturers, and post-doctoral researchers to the College of Education,” said Phillip J. VanFossen, interim dean of the College. “Our new colleagues bring a wide range of experiences and expertise and will make significant contributions to programs in both departments – contributions that continue to define us as ‘quinoa’ in a field of wheat!”
The new faculty and lecturers will contribute to helping the College continue to provide innovative curriculum for teacher education: guaranteed, specialized preparation in meeting the needs of diverse learners; more hands-on experience; year-long student teaching; community-based learning experiences; preparation in virtual instruction; and induction and mentoring for new teachers.
“These new colleagues will further strengthen the College’s award-winning graduate programs, bring in new leadership and expertise into College centers, and help further its research mission,” said Wayne E. Wright, associate dean for Research, Graduate Programs, and Faculty Development.
Welcome, new colleagues!
Faculty
Benna Haas
Clinical Assistant Professor of Gifted, Creative, & Talented Education
Dept. of Educational Studies
Kristie Jones
Clinical Assistant Professor of Special Education
Dept. of Educational Studies
Elizabeth Kraatz
Clinical Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology & Research Methodology
Dept. of Educational Studies
Mary Ellen Lennon
Clinical Assistant Professor of English Education
Dept. of Curriculum & Instruction
Danielle Malone
Visiting Assistant Professor of Secondary Science Education
Dept. of Curriculum & Instruction
Fay Mentzer
Clinical Assistant Professor of Language & Literacy Education
Dept. of Curriculum & Instruction
Beverly Nichols
Clinical Assistant Professor of Special Education/ABA
Dept. of Educational Studies
Richard A. Price
Assistant Professor of Special Education
Dept. of Educational Studies
Kathryn Rusnak
Clinical Assistant Professor of Special Education
Dept. of Educational Studies
Lecturer
David Max Jackson
Lecturer in Special Education
Dept. of Educational Studies
Post-Doctoral Researchers
Cassandra Rose
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Educational Studies
Dept. of Curriculum & Instruction
Julie Stuckey
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Special Education
Dept. of Educational Studies
Source: Wayne Wright, wewright@purdue.edu