Secondary Education
Gregory Benoit
Dr. Gregory Benoit (Dr. GB) is a lecturer in math education at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development as well as the assistant director for 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 for […]
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 […]
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 an associate professor of education and of economics at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development, where he works on the economics of education policy. His research applies causal inference methods to large quantitative data sets, to provide rigorous evidence on the impacts of education policies. His work focuses […]
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 […]
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 […]
Maria C. Olivares
Dr. Maria Olivares is a research assistant professor in the Language & Literacy Education program at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. She is affiliated with the Earl Center for Learning & Innovation. She is an artist, poet, and research scientist whose work explicitly acknowledges and challenges the role of race and […]
Sarah Parker
Sarah Parker is a doctoral student in the Educational Leadership & Policy program at BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Sarah’s research explores teacher preparation and mentorship, particularly in smaller private and public institutions. In addition, she is interested in exploring how those preparation and mentor programs increase teacher retention. Sarah is the […]
Catherine Ritz
Dr. Catherine Ritz is a clinical associate professor and the program director for the World Language Education and Curriculum & Teaching programs at BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. She teaches courses on world language pedagogy, research, and learning design, as well as courses on curriculum and teaching across content areas. Dr. Ritz’s […]
Pipier Smith-Mumford
Dr. Pipier Smith-Mumford is the field director for the EdD program and a master lecturer in the Educational Leadership & Policy Studies department at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Dr. Smith-Mumford also consults with local school administrators and faculties on issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion, in addition to coaching and […]