Secondary Education

Gregory Benoit

Dr. Gregory Benoit (Dr. GB) is a senior lecturer in math education at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development as well as the assistant director of the Earl Center for Learning & Innovation. He uses his experiences as a graduate of, and former teacher in, the Boston Public Schools as an anchor […]

Olivia Chi

Dr. Olivia Chi is an assistant professor in the Educational Leadership & Policy Studies Department at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Her research uses quantitative methods to study the economics of education, with a focus on teacher labor markets and measures of teacher quality. She is affiliated faculty with the Wheelock […]

Shameka Coleman

Shameka Coleman is a doctoral candidate in the Educational Leadership & Policy Studies program at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Shameka’s dissertation focuses on the intersection of education, policy, and technology in secondary schools. Shameka is a dedicated educator deeply committed to fostering inclusive, joyful, and affirming learning environments, authentically partnering […]

Anna Dailey

Anna Dailey is a doctoral student at BU Wheelock. Anna’s research interests focus on how teachers make sense of and use curriculum materials designed to support ambitious mathematics teaching. Before starting her PhD, Anna was a high school math teacher for 9 years in Nashville, TN. During her time in the classroom, she engaged in […]

Leslie Dietiker

Dr. Leslie Dietiker is the associate dean for research at Wheelock College of Education and Human Development and an associate professor of mathematics education. Her research focuses attention on the curricular perspectives of mathematics teachers and their use of mathematics curriculum materials. Dr. Dietiker is the recipient of the Boston University Metcalf Award for Excellence […]

Joshua Goodman

Dr. Joshua Goodman is a professor of education and of economics at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development, where he works on the economics of education policy. He is also director of the master’s in educational policy studies program. His research applies causal inference methods to large quantitative data sets, to provide […]

Janet (Xinyu) Gu

Janet (Xinyu) Gu is a doctoral student in the Counseling Psychology & Applied Human Development program at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Janet’s research interests focus on the development of ethnic-racial identity and critical consciousness in immigrant-origin youth of color. Drawing from her prior clinical experience as a case manager for […]

Mei Huang

Mei is a doctoral student at BU Wheelock in the Educational Studies program with a concentration in Education Policy. She is interested in K12 education within the U.S. and is currently conducting research on middle school math policy. Prior to starting her PhD, Mei was a Quantitative Research Analyst at MDRC, a nonprofit, nonpartisan research […]

Stephanie Belinda Joseph

Ms. Stephanie B. Joseph is a doctoral candidate in educational leadership and policy studies at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. She’s a Roxbury, Mass., native and of Antiguan background. Stephanie is an advanced licensed professional school social worker/school adjustment counselor in Massachusetts, and her career has focused on social work and […]

Catherine Xinyu Liao

Catherine Xinyu Liao is a doctoral student in applied human development at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Her research interests focus on positive identity formation and identity negotiation among BIPOC youth. She aims to create culturally-responsive, action-oriented resources that empower BIPOC youth and equip the adults in their lives to better […]