Faculty and Staff

Meet the faculty and staff from Seattle University's Transformational Teaching and Learning graduate program.

Meet our Faculty and Staff

Our talented and accomplished faculty and staff are core to the Seattle University experience. What sets our faculty apart is a passion and dedication to the success of every student. From your intellectual and personal growth to leadership formation, Seattle University endows you with the knowledge, skills, connections and global perspective to become a leader of purpose.

In our classrooms, you’ll notice our small class sizes, esteemed faculty and people from a wide range of backgrounds and faiths. In our departments, you’ll have the support of talented professionals to realize your goals. Everyone contributes to a personalized, rigorous learning experience that empowers deeper learning and your ambitions at Seattle University and beyond.

The Online Student Success Team  

As an online student, you’ll have the support of the Online Student Success Team. This team supports all new and continuing students in online graduate programs at Seattle University. Among many ways they’re prepared to support you, this team provides insight into registration and orientation, campus resources and community building, and professional academic development.  

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Meet our Program Director

Meet Our Faculty

  • Carol Adams, PhD
    Carol Adams, PhD

    Assistant Professor, Teacher Education (MIT & MEd)
    Program Director, Graduate Teacher Education (MIT & MEd)

  • Shane Pisani, PhD
    Shane Pisani, PhD

    Program Director, Undergraduate Teacher Education (EDLS)
    Assistant Clinical Professor, Teacher Education (MIT)
    Coordinator of Field-Based Education & Partnerships

  • Mark Roddy, PhD
    Mark Roddy, PhD

    Chair
    Department of Teaching, Learning, and Social Justice
    Associate Professor, Teacher Education (MIT)

  • Kerry Soo Von Esch, PhD
    Kerry Soo Von Esch, PhD

    Program Director, Educating Non-Native English Speakers (ENES)
    Associate Professor, Educating Non-Native English Speakers (ENES)

Meet Our Staff

Meet our Online Student Success Team

Get In Touch

If you have any questions about the program or application, we’re here to help!

Diana Calderon

Admissions Counselor

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