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Introducing Shereen Alison

September 27, 2023

Shereen Allison

Dr. Shereen Allison is a new faculty member in the Educational Psychology & Counseling department. She is a life-long learner with a passion for education, having experience as an instructor, researcher, pioneer in distance education, and as a Licensed Educational Psychologist.  With degrees in both Educational Psychology and School Psychology, her focus has been on the application of cognitive, social, and school neuropsychology to assessment, instructional practices, supports, teacher training, and parent involvement. Current areas of research interest include universal design, universal screening, and the use of RTI/MTSS models of support for student success across a range of learning disabilities, with specific focus in the area of dyslexia. Read more

Introducing Hongshan Shao

September 27, 2023

Hongshan Shao

Hongshan Shao is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational psychology and Counseling. She earned her Ph.D. in Counselor Education from Penn State University. Dr. Shao is a National Certified Counselor and Certified Career Counselor. Prior to joining CSUN, she worked as a career counselor at Penn State Career Services. Read more

Project PRISM-Ed Receives Office of Special Education Programs Grant

September 27, 2023

Project PRISM-Ed OSEP

Congratulations to Rachel Friedman-Narr, with Flavia Fleischer, Christine Mitchell, and Jasmine Solis, for being awarded an Office of Special Education Programs grant for Project PRISM-Ed. The purpose of Project PRISM-Ed is to implement a pipeline through Deaf Studies into the Deaf Education Preliminary Credential Program at CSUN. Read more

Office of Special Education Programs Awards Grant to Project REACH IT

September 27, 2023

Project REACH IT OSEP

Congratulations to Sami Toews and Fatmana Deniz with Amy Hanreddy for winning an OSEP grant for Project REACH IT. Project REACH IT has four goals: 1) recruit, retain, and increase the percentage of multilingual, racially and ethnically diverse teachers to address the shortage of special educators prepared to serve students with high intensity needs; 2) prepare scholars to develop leadership skills to promote access and serve students with high-intensity needs within inclusive settings; 3) prepare skilled teachers to implement individualized, evidence-based, and culturally sustaining practices to support diverse students with high-intensity needs and their families; and 4) prepare scholars who are self-determined reflective teachers through practice, feedback, and reflection and who foster self-determination skills in students with high-intensity needs. Read more

Education Grad Student Wins Top Scholarship from CSU Trustees

September 27, 2023

Tania Parker receiving an award

College of Education student Tania Parker (Master of Arts in Early Childhood Educational Psychology) was awarded the 2023 Outstanding Graduating Senior Award at the Honors Convocation by the CSU Trustees. This award is given to students who demonstrate superior academic performance and personal accomplishments, as well as financial need. Congratulations, Tania! Read more

Deaf Studies Hosts New Student Orientation

September 27, 2023

DSA Students with Hand Signs

The Department of Deaf Studies was excited to host the very first New Student Orientation Event for incoming first time freshman and transfer students on August 22, 2023. This event gave students the opportunity to meet Deaf Studies Faculty and Staff as well as learn about the department and what to expect as new students at CSUN. The orientation included an amazing alumni panel, students were able to take a tour of the University Library and attended presentations on advisement, career pathways and best research practices to have a successful journey here at CSUN! Read more

Nurturing Heroes in Education

September 27, 2023

Heroes in Education

Congratulations to our CSUN alumni for receiving the Heroes in Education award from the North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce. You are a credit to our institution, and your achievement reflects your remarkable talent and dedication. Read more

Welcoming Alex Medina Back

September 26, 2023

Alex Medina

"Working at the Michael D. Eisner College of Education has been an incredibly fulfilling and personally rewarding journey for me. Having initially served as a student assistant in the Dean's Office while pursuing my Bachelor's degree, my connection to this college runs deep. After a brief hiatus of two years, I recently rejoined the college as the Dean's Office & Grant Support Coordinator, and the feeling of coming back is absolutely amazing." Read more

Alumni Spotlight: Diane Glickman

September 25, 2023

Diane Glickman

CSUN's Michael D. Eisner College of Education allowed me to work full-time for LAUSD, raise a family and take evening classes towards my credential. The professors and staff at the CSUN College of Education were very helpful and encouraged me to forge forward and not be discouraged by setbacks. Read more

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