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  • Photo of Sujata Swaroop

    Sujata R. Swaroop

    Part-Time Instructor
    Dr. Sujata Regina Swaroop is a part-time instructor at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. She is a clinical psychologist with expertise in trauma-informed prevention and intervention initiatives across various continuum of care levels. She is dedicated to advancing intersectional justice models for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Dr. Swaroop grounds […]
  • Shows Katherine Szocik who has long blond hair and is wearing a dark jacket

    Katherine Szocik

    Postdoctoral Associate
    Dr. Katherine Szocik is a postdoctoral associate at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Her research focuses on special education teacher preparation and professional identity development. Dr. Szocik has particular interest in preparing educators who work with young children with disabilities and the implications for equity and inclusion. Drawing from her years […]
  • Shows Jalene Tamerat, a woman with curly dark hair wearing a multicolored top

    Jalene Tamerat

    Director, Carol Johnson Leadership Fellowship
    Senior Lecturer
    Dr. Jalene Tamerat is a senior lecturer in education leadership at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. She is also the director of the Carol Johnson Leadership Fellowship, a co-designed collaboration between Boston University and Boston Public Schools that is focused on developing leadership capacities among educators within the district. Her research […]

  • Philip Tate

    Senior Lecturer (Retired)
    As senior lecturer (retired) of curriculum & teaching, Dr. Philip Tate’s teaching responsibilities at Boston University included the foundations of education, philosophy of education, and teacher education. His writings demonstrate an interest in the sociology, politics, and philosophy of education, especially as they inform discussions about teacher education and the occupation of teaching. Dr. Tate […]
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    Marianne Taylor

    Senior Grants Administrator
    Marianne Taylor is responsible for grants administration at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. In this role, she assists faculty with proposal and budget development; application submissions; managing awards; liaising to university offices and partner and sponsor organizations; and award closeout. Ms. Taylor began as a secretary at Wheelock, became the school’s […]
  • Shows Mitali Termurnikar, who has shoulder length dark hair, is wearing glasses, a white top, and a black v neck sweater

    Mitali Temurnikar

    Doctoral Student
    Mitali Temurnikar is a doctoral student in Counseling Psychology at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Her research focuses on psychological safety, scalable mental health interventions, and the use of technology to improve mental health access, with an emphasis on policy and innovative approaches to support diverse populations. Mitali’s work has been […]
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    Paul Thayer

    Clinical Associate Professor
    Dr. Paul Thayer teaches the family-centered care courses in the Child Life & Family-Centered Care program at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. A clinical associate professor, his areas of expertise include grief and loss, professional ethics, and family studies. Before joining BU Wheelock, he was a pediatric hospice director. Pronouns: he/him […]
  • Shows Ariel Tichnor Wagner sitting in front of a window

    Ariel Tichnor-Wagner

    Senior Lecturer
    Dr. Ariel Tichnor-Wagner is a senior lecturer in the Educational Policy Studies program at BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. She is also affiliated faculty with the Wheelock Educational Policy Center (WEPC). Her research focuses on education policy and politics, with an emphasis on policy and program implementation, continuous improvement research, school improvement, […]
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    Eli Tucker-Raymond

    Research Associate Professor
    Dr. Eli Tucker-Raymond is a research associate professor at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Dr. Tucker-Raymond’s research focuses on ways to connect learning spaces to youth culture and to the human experience as a relational phenomenon more broadly, particularly for young people who come from groups that are disproportionately affected negatively […]
  • Headshot of Elizabeth Vassallo in a light pink blazer infront of a green bush

    Elizabeth Vassallo

    Director, Undergraduate Student Services
    At Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development, Elizabeth Vassallo supports students in reaching their academic goals by serving as an academic support and resource referral, as well as an advisor for BU Wheelock's student leadership organizations. Ms. Vassallo received Boston University's Undergraduate Academic Advising Award in 2024. She started her career as […]
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    Noah Veloz

    Doctoral Student
    Noah Veloz is a doctoral student in the Language & Literacy Education program at BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Their focus is on adult immigrant and refugee education, focusing on the nonprofit sector and language acquisition for adults with limited or interrupted formal education. This was also the subject of their master’s […]
  • Eleonora Villegas-Reimers

    Eleonora Villegas-Reimers

    Chair, Teaching & Learning Department
    Clinical Professor
    Dr. Eleonora Villegas-Reimers is a clinical professor and chair of the Teaching & Learning Department at BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Her research and publications reflect her interests in improving teacher professional development, particularly in developing countries, and in values education, particularly democratic values and skills. Dr. Villegas-Reimers joined the faculty of […]