Building the future

They are known around the world as leaders in educational research and instruction, and they bring with them years of real-world experience in the classroom. Meet our faculty and staff below.

Faculty Profiles

Andrew P. Daire, Ph.D.

Dean

Colleen Thoma, Ph.D.

Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Graduate Studies

Kathleen M. Rudasill, Ph.D.

Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development

Joan B. Johnson, Ph.D.

Executive Director, Accreditation and Licensure

Al S. Byers, Ph.D.

Visiting Scholar for STEM Education

Erin F. McClinton

Executive Assistant to the Dean

Lauren Mortensen

Curriculum Development Coordinator

Zakia Williams

Administrative assistant

Thomas R. Henry

Director, Office of Finance

LaCresha M. Yates

Fiscal Assistant, Office of Finance

884 Students Placed in Community Schools

16k Alumni in 50 States and 15 Countries

$25m Sponsored Research Awards

115 Teaching & Research Faculty

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At the VCU School of Education, we appreciate the unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that each of our faculty, staff and students bring to the table, and recognize how much we all can learn from one another.

Diversity at VCU

Diversity At VCU Dr. Patricia Gándara: 'Latino Students - Challenging Myths and Reframing Assets'

TJ Joyce: Poverty's Impact on Education

Panel Discussion: Race and Education, K-16 and Beyond