Teaching & Learning
Michael Alan Chang
Dr. Michael Alan Chang is an assistant professor at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development, a faculty fellow in the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences (CDS), and an assistant director at the Earl Center for Learning & Innovation. Dr. Chang is a learning scientist and computer scientist who envisions AI-supported possibilities […]
Samuel Cook
Dr. Samuel Cook is a clinical associate professor of math education at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development, with an affiliation in the College of Arts & Sciences Mathematics and Statistics. An applied statistician, he is active in the Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education (RUME) community, where he studies inquiry-based learning in […]
Eric Cordero-Siy
Dr. Eric Cordero-Siy (last syllable is pronounced “sea,” like the body of water) is a clinical assistant professor in the Mathematics Education program at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. His work supports elementary teachers in developing lessons that support mathematical sense-making, particularly with the use of drawings and other informal representations. […]
Azaria Cunningham
Dr. Azaria Cunningham is a postdoctoral research associate at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. As an interdisciplinary teacher educator rooted in critical STEM education, her research agenda focuses on examining the dynamic interplay between pre-service teachers and teacher educators learning experiences within authentic environments, specifically through teacher-driven mechanisms like real-time coaching, mentoring, […]
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 […]
Nermeen Dashoush
Dr. Nermeen Dashoush is a clinical associate professor at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Her work focuses on leveraging media and technology to expand access to high-quality STEM education for young learners. Her research examines how discourse between adults and children can enhance learning, elevate classroom quality, and extend STEM exploration […]
Genelle Diaz-Silveira
Genelle Diaz-Silveira is a doctoral student in the math and science education specialization of the Educational Studies program at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. She believes that preparing students to solve 21st-century environmental problems requires engaging them in critical examinations of the value judgments and assumptions made by dominant science and […]
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 […]
Lana Edwards Santoro
Dr. Lana Edwards Santoro is a research professor in the Special Education program at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. She has presented extensively on how to apply evidence-based instructional strategies in the classroom. She has also coauthored multiple reading programs for elementary-grade students who struggle with reading, including Early Reading Intervention […]
Alba Franco
Alba Franco is a doctoral student in education with a focus on language and literacy at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. She is also a graduate research assistant at the Institute for Early Childhood Well-Being. Her research examines the intersections of language, identity, and power dynamics in multilingual classrooms. She is […]