Transformative Work

Shifting perspectives to build a more inclusive society begins in the classroom. Driven to make a difference in government and politics, Clare Kelly sought a career in education at the Rutgers Graduate School of Education (GSE). During her undergraduate studies, Clare realized the importance of children and teenagers learning about…

Dr. Marybeth Gasman and Dr. Steven Barnett will be first-time featured panelists at this year’s South by Southwest EDU (SXSW EDU) conference focusing on diversifying the education research and development enterprise and strengthening Pre-K across the nation respectively. Building & Broadening the Education R&D Enterprise  “There are so many things…

Rutgers Graduate School of Education (GSE) is proud to share that Christopher C. Catching, Ed.D. ’08, has been appointed as Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs for North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.  Dr. Catching brings knowledge and experience from five major colleges he has worked for, as well as…

From Brooklyn to New Brunswick, Dr. Gail Verona has been teaching since the 1970s. Her career has come “full circle” by her definition, as a former student at Rutgers Graduate School of Education (GSE) to now a seasoned professor at the same school.  Dr. Verona celebrated a momentous recognition of…

From behind home plate to the front of the classroom, Kristen Johnson built a career combining her two passions—coaching sports and helping others.  “I was hesitant about going into teaching, especially after many of my experiences with conflict and bullying growing up,” Kristen said. “However, I knew I wanted to…

Rutgers Graduate School of Education (GSE) is pleased to announce that two of its faculty members, Dr. Marybeth Gasman and Dr. W. Steven Barnett, have been recognized among the top 200 education scholars in the country in the 2025 RHSU Edu-Scholars Public Influence Rankings. Each year, Frederick M. Hess, American…

An Interview with Emily Weiss, Assistant Professor of Educational Evaluation, Statistics and Measurement, Educational Psychology Can you tell us about a new research project you are working on? I’m excited to work with some external colleagues to think about how the home psychosocial environment shapes children’s well-being and school-related outcomes in…

Dr. Ann A. O’Connell is Professor of Educational Statistics, Measurement, and Evaluation in the Department of Educational Psychology at Rutgers University. She was formerly a Professor in the Educational Studies Department at The Ohio State University. Dr. O’Connell’s research interests are in multilevel and generalized linear models, the use of…

Dr. Ian Levy is a former high school counselor, school counselor educator, and emcee. His research explores preparing school counselors to use Hip Hop based interventions to support youth development. Dr. Levy’s work has been featured in the New York Times, CNN, and is documented in a variety of academic…

Language barriers never stopped Alejandro Mejía from pursuing his dream career. After immigrating to the United States from the Dominican Republic at the age of nine, Alejandro dedicated himself to learning English.   “My teachers’ support was pivotal during this time. I often found myself watching Dora, Clifford the Big Red…

Dr. Milagros Nores’ upcoming research webinar series shares a “global perspective on investing in children.” Dr. Nores is the Co-Director for Research and Associate Research Professor at the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER). With a profound expertise in early childhood evaluation, informing data-driven policy and programming, cost and benefits…

While working on her Ph.D. in literacy education at the Rutgers Graduate School of Education (GSE), Catherine Rand found support from her mother, Dr. Muriel Rand, a professor at New Jersey City University and her mother’s long-time mentor, Dr. Lesley Mandel Morrow, a distinguished professor and director of the GSE…