Educational Policy
Joram Dade
Joram Dade is a doctoral student in educational policy studies at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. He dedicates his career to fostering innovative learning environments and leading curriculum development initiatives in urban settings. Currently, Joram serves as a science educator in Boston Public Schools, where he previously held the position of […]
Abigail Francis
Abigail Francis is a doctoral student in Educational Policy Studies at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. She is also a research assistant at the Wheelock Educational Policy Center (WEPC). Before starting her PhD, Abigail co-authored an article published in New Directions for Higher Education, presented her undergraduate honors thesis at the […]
Engie Gobran
Engie Gobran is a doctoral student in educational leadership & policy studies at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Her research focuses on the influence of school culture on standardized testing outcomes, with the goal of promoting equitable educational practices for all students. Engie began her career as a clinical dietitian and […]
Mingyan Ma
Mingyan Ma is a doctoral student in educational policy studies at BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. She is also a research assistant at the Wheelock Educational Policy Center (WEPC). Her research uses quantitative causal inference methods to estimate the impacts of educational interventions on student outcomes. Previously, she was a senior research […]
D’Annette Mullen
Dr. D’Annette Mullen is a lecturer in the Special Education program at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Known as Dr. Dee, she is a passionate educator and researcher dedicated to fostering equity and innovation in education. Her work artfully intertwines theory, practice, and advocacy and her commitment to qualitative research enriches […]
Ariel Tichnor-Wagner
Dr. Ariel Tichnor-Wagner is a lecturer and program director of the Educational Policy Studies program at the 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 […]