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  • Nkechi Abraham

    Research Fellow
    Nkechi Abraham is a research fellow at the Center for Future Readiness at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. At the Center, she is conducting a thematic analysis of a State Leaders Network forum to create a tool kit to support economic and social mobility among youth. Through her research experience and […]
  • Detris Adelabu

    Clinical Professor
    Dr. Detris Honora Adelabu is a clinical professor in the Counseling Psychology & Applied Human Development Department at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. In her research, Dr. Adelabu examines factors that support school achievement for rural and urban African American adolescents. Dr. Adelabu teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on research, transformational […]
  • Sara Ahmed

    Research Fellow
    Sara Ahmed is a research fellow at the Center on the Ecology of Early Development (CEED) at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Her research interests include identifying effective ways to foster mental well-being and resilience among at-risk youth. Ms. Ahmed recently published a paper on the effects of mothers' growth mindsets […]
  • Chelsie Ahn

    Administrative Coordinator, Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
    At Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development, Chelsie Ahn serves as the administrative coordinator for the Educational Leadership & Policy Studies Department and the Wheelock Educational Policy Center. In these roles, she supports faculty, staff, and students with various projects and events.
  • Pelin Akan

    Doctoral Student
    Pelin Akan is a doctoral student in educational studies with a specialization in mathematics and science education at BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Her research interests focus on designing math curricula that instill students with an affection for mathematics, increasing accessibility to productive struggle, culturally responsive teaching, and equity issues in math […]
  • Paul Akoury

    Associate Director, Field Education
    Dr. Paul Akoury provides leadership and strategic thinking in all areas relating to field education at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. He is part of the Professional Preparation team that is helping to centralize services pertaining to licensure and accreditation as well as program assessment and continuous improvement. He collaborates with […]
  • Christopher Alba Santana

    Part-Time Instructor
    Christopher Alba Santana is a part-time instructor in science education at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. He is also a full-time physics teacher at Revere High School in Revere, Mass., where he has taught for the past five years. As a teacher, Mr. Alba Santana has been in numerous leadership positions […]
  • Miriam Alfaro Ortez

    Senior Education Advisor, GEAR UP
    Miriam Alfaro Ortez is the senior education advisor at East Boston High School through the college access program GEAR UP, which stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs. In this role, Ms. Alfaro Ortez works with youth in grades 9-12 to increase postsecondary expectations, readiness, and enrollment. Students are given the resources […]
  • Alexandra Allen

    Doctoral Student
    Alexandra Allen is a doctoral student at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development pursuing a doctorate in educational studies with a concentration in special education. She is also a member of the Project TEAMS cohort. Her research interests include the intersection of trauma and emotional and behavioral disabilities, special education, and the […]
  • Jennifer Altavilla-Giordano

    Program Director, TESOL Multilingual Learner Education (Licensure) Lecturer
    Dr. Jennifer Altavilla-Giordano is a lecturer of language education and director of the TESOL Multilingual Learner Education (Licensure) program at BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Her research focuses on professional development, preservice training, and instructional coaching for teachers who work with students classified as English learners. She is passionate about collaborating with […]
  • Jenna Alton

    Research Scientist
    Jenna Alton is a research scientist in the Social Learning Lab at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. She studies how a child’s social world influences their thinking, learning, and behavior as a child and into adulthood.
  • Simon Anderson

    Part-Time Instructor Assistant Director, CAS Office of Student Programs & Leadership
    Simon Anderson is the assistant director of student programs & leadership for the College of Arts & Sciences at Boston University and a part-time instructor at BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Before working in CAS, he worked in BU's College of Engineering and BU Residence Life.