School of Education

McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies | 2FL
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
570-348-6289
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School of Education

Marywood's educational tradition is more than 85-years-old, but that doesn't mean we take an "old school" approach to learning. Instead, our students benefit from innovative, personalized programs that balance theory and research with practical application of that knowledge in real school settings. We offer a variety of programs and teacher certifications, both online and in person. As an undergraduate, you'll begin field experience in local schools during your first year of study, have the opportunity to learn in first-rate facilities, find supportive faculty who are dedicated to your development as a teacher, and benefit from a program whose graduates are actively recruited. On the graduate level, a range of certifications, specialized endorsements, and advanced degrees meet the educational needs of practicing teaching professionals and future leaders in education.

Undergraduate Programs

Early Childhood and Elementary Education/Special Ed (BS)

Special Education (BS)

Early Childhood Education (BS)

Graduate Programs

Early Childhood and Elementary Education/Special Ed (Cert)

Teaching Secondary K-12 (MAT)

Teaching PK-4 (MAT)

Teaching Special Education PK-12 (MAT)

Higher Education Administration (MS)

Reading Education (MS)

School Leadership/Principal (MS)

Special Education (MS)

Special Education Administration and Supervision (MS)

Autism Spectrum Disorders Endorsement (Cert)

Biology: Instructional Grade 7-12 (Cert)

Communications: Instructional Grade 7-12 (Cert)

Curriculum & Instruction (Cert)

English as Second Language (Cert)

English: Instructional Grade 7-12 (Cert)

Intern Certification for M.A.T. Programs (Cert)

Math: Instructional Grade 7-12 (Cert)

Music: Instructional Grade K-12 (Cert)

Online Instruction Endorsement (Cert)

Reading Specialist: Instructional (Cert)

School Counselor PK-12 (Cert)

School Leadership/Principal (Cert)

Social Studies: Instructional Grade 7-12 (Cert)

Spanish: Instructional Grade K-12 (Cert)

Special Education Supervisor (Cert)

Special Education: Instructional Grade PK-12 (Cert)

Superintendent Certification (Cert)

Accreditations

Institutional:
Middles States Commission on Higher Education

Program-related:
Marywood University’s education unit is proud to be recognized and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The approval process establishes rigorous standards for program quality and professional educator competency and holds licensed institutions accountable for meeting these standards.

Marywood University School of Education Certification Programs are designed to meet the Pennsylvania Department of Education program competencies. Upon successful completion of one of our certification programs, students may apply to the Pennsylvania Department of Education in the area they studied.

Pennsylvania Department of Education

Teacher Education Committee

About The School of Education

The School of Education Mission

We believe that faculty and prospective educators should be liberally-educated professional persons who can effectively communicate with students, colleagues, and parents. They model and hold themselves responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating instruction that promotes for all students:

Mastery of a dynamic body of knowledge
Creativity
Problem-solving
Active learning
Intellectual excitement
Lifelong reflective learning
Cooperation and collaboration
Responsible work habits
Wellness
Respect for and integration of individual, group, and cultural differences
Civic responsibility for an interdependent and just world

They strive to promote learning in a developmentally appropriate, technologically rich, and affirming environment.

Conceptual Framework for Teacher Education

We believe that faculty and prospective educators should be liberally educated professional persons who can effectively communicate with students, colleagues, and parents. They model and hold themselves responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating instruction that promotes for all students: mastery of a dynamic body of knowledge, creativity, problem solving, active learning, intellectual excitement, lifelong reflective learning, cooperation and collaboration, responsible work habits, wellness, respect for and integration of individual, group and cultural differences, and civic responsibility for an interdependent and just world in a developmentally appropriate, technologically rich and affirming environment.

Meet the Faculty & Staff

School of Education Faculty

At Marywood, you will find a supportive faculty dedicated to your development as a teacher.

Galella, Suzanne K

School Director
Associate Professor
sgalella@marywood.edu
570-348-6211 x2353

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Stevens, Dr. Rachael L

PDE Reporting
Assistant Professor of Practice
rstevens2@marywood.edu
570-348-6211 x2511

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Babcanec, Annette C

Coordinator of Assessment & Certification
acbabcanec@marywood.edu
570-961-4731

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Barova Ozcan, Pana

Lecturer
pbarovaozcan@marywood.edu

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Bellush, Elizabeth

Lecturer
ebellush@marywood.edu

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Blaum, Paul T

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Brennan, Patricia

Lecturer
pkbrennan@marywood.edu

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Brown, Dr. Tammy B

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Campbell, Colleen Diane

Director of Field Education
cdcampbell@marywood.edu
570-348-6211 x6254

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Carrelle, Tanya

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Caruso, Christopher J

Lecturer
cjcaruso@marywood.edu

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Cerra, Debra

Lecturer
dcerra@marywood.edu

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Lecturer
mmdevine@marywood.edu

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Donahue, Kathleen Kelleher

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Drake-Rotella, Laura E

Lecturer
lerotella@marywood.edu

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Dructor, Sharri A

Lecturer
sadructor@marywood.edu

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Elias, Terry L

Lecturer
tlelias@marywood.edu

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Evans, Edie A

Lecturer
eaevans@marywood.edu

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Evans, Wayne D

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Fidiam, Regina M

Lecturer
rfidiam@marywood.edu

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Finan, Candis

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Fontanella, Evelyn

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Garvey, Regina K

Lecturer
rkgarvey@marywood.edu

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Genello, Mary

Lecturer
mgenello@marywood.edu

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Lecturer
jmckay@marywood.edu

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Millen, Caroline

Lecturer
cmillen@marywood.edu

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Miller, Todd D

Lecturer
tdmiller@marywood.edu

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Mokay, Teri L

Lecturer
tlmokay@marywood.edu

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Monsky, Ann Lebowitz

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Morgan, Nicole D

Lecturer
ndmorgan@marywood.edu

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Moskel, Rosann M

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Murphy, Dr. Mark Patrick

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Murray, Elizabeth B

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Orr, Rebecca E

Lecturer
reorr@marywood.edu

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Paciej-Woodruff, Dr. Amy

Associate Professor
apaciej@marywood.edu
570-348-6211 x2318

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Pesavento, Dr. Sandra A

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Pitoniak, Sharon M

Lecturer
smpitoniak@marywood.edu

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Popson, Deborah J

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Pricci, Erica Lyn Barone

Lecturer
elbaronepricci@marywood.edu

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Purcell, Dr. James J

Lecturer
jjpurcell@marywood.edu

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Roche, Mary Ann

Administrative Assistant
mroche@marywood.edu
570-348-6211 x6289

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Russell, Sr. Frances

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Salva, Donna L

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Samsell, Kristin

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Sarnoski, Brianna Lea

Lecturer
blsarnoski@marywood.edu

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Shaffer, Jeffrey Douglas

Lecturer
jdshaffer@marywood.edu

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Shivock, Patricia M

Lecturer
pmshivock@marywood.edu

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Skaluba, Craig R

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Soskil, Michael A

Lecturer
masoskil@marywood.edu

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Starnes, Ronald Jay

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Stefani, Paul L

Lecturer
plstefani@marywood.edu

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Sullivan, Dr. Colleen M

Lecturer
csullivan5@marywood.edu

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Talarico, Amie

Lecturer
atalarico@marywood.edu

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Testa, Raymond M

Lecturer
rmtesta@marywood.edu

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Trescavage, Jessica Allyn

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Vanluvender, Nicole

Lecturer
nvanluvender@marywood.edu

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Wilson, Christina

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Facilities & Technology

McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies

Curriculum Lab Library

McGowan Center Computer Labs

McGowan Center Classrooms

Learning Commons

Learning Commons Classrooms

Learning Commons Computer Labs

Perry's Academy of Learning at the Fricchione Center

Clubs

Marywood University Student Educators (MUSE)

Pennsylvania Student Educators Association

Kappa Delta Pi, Rho Pi Chapter

Student Resources

Teacher Education Handbook

This handbook is provided as a supplement to the Marywood University Catalog to explain important policies and requirements of teacher-education programs. Familiarize yourself with its content and ask questions of your advisor or School of Education faculty or staff whenever needed.

Teacher Education Handbook

Student Teacher Handbook

From #DayOne, Marywood is here for you each step of the way. For currently enrolled students visit the School of Education Student Resources Website for academic tips, forms, and more to guide you on your academic journey.

Field Experience

Field experience is a required component of Marywood's education programs. It provides teaching candidates with first-hand experience in the real world of classroom teaching.

Teaching candidates are required to participate in a field placement (urban, suburban, or rural) every semester from freshman through senior year.

Prior to the student teaching semester, candidates participate in an intensive, supervised "block" practicum. This block is two days for a minimum of one semester. Candidates are able to apply methods coursework directly to practical application in the classroom.

Candidates must accumulate at least 190 field hours before student teaching. This includes a minimum of 12 weeks of pre-student teaching.

Important Note: No student is allowed to complete a field placement without all current clearances on file in the Field Office.

Field Clearance Information