Associate Professor, Education Department Chair
Office: O'Connor Hall 130
Phone Number: 508 626 4928
Email: jcressey@framingham.edu
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/jamescressey/ Fall 2020 Virtual Office Hours: Wed 3:00-4:00, Thurs 9:30-11:30, and by appointment. Starfish: Make an appointment with me in my Starfish Calendar Education: Ph.D. School Psychology, University of Massachusetts Amherst M.Ed. Special Education, Plymouth State University B.A. Psychology and Theology, Georgetown University Dr. Cressey teaches courses in special education, inclusive practices, and social-emotional learning. He worked previously with children and families for several years as a licensed special educator and nationally certified school psychologist. Dr. Cressey’s research and service are focused on inclusion and equity through evidence-based inclusive practices such as universal design for learning, social-emotional learning, culturally responsive practices, positive behavioral interventions and supports, and multi-tiered systems of support. He lives here in Framingham with his husband and daughter and enjoys spending time with his family and friends, singing and playing musical instruments, cooking, and knitting.
Assistant Professor
Office: O’Connor Hall 140
Phone Number: 508 215 5124
Email: sdonnellan@framingham.edu
Fall 2020 Virtual Office Hours: Tues 9:00 – 10:00, Thurs 10:00 – 12:00, and by appointment. Starfish: Please visit my Starfish Calendar to schedule an appointment. Education: Ed.D. Curriculum, Teaching, Learning, and Leadership, Northeastern University M.Ed. Special Education, Framingham State University B.S. Early Childhood Education, Framingham State University Dr. Donnellan teaches courses in emergent literacy, reading, social studies, and special education. She worked previously as a kindergarten teacher, special educator, and academic tutor. Dr. Donnellan’s research interests and service are focused on teacher preparation curriculum, classroom management, and mentoring. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, and crocheting blankets for children in local hospitals.
Professor
Office: O'Connor Hall 138
Phone Number: 508 215 4859
Email: mgrassetti@framingham.edu
Virtual Office Hours by Appointment on Starfish: Mondays 9:00 - 10:00 and Wednesday 9:00 - 11:00 Education: Ed.D. Mathematics Teacher Education, University of Massachusetts Amherst M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, University of Massachusetts Amherst, B.A. Psychology and Education, Mount Holyoke College Dr. Grassetti teaches courses in elementary and early childhood mathematics and science methods and foundations of education. She also supervises student teachers completing a professional practicum in a public school. She taught elementary school math,reading, and social studies and middle school science. Her research interests include, motherhood and education, technology and education, and discourses practices in mathematics teaching.
Associate Professor
Office: O'Connor Hall 141
Phone Number: 508 626 5803
Email: mhara@framingham.edu
Fall 2020 Virtual Office Hours by Starfish appointment: Tuesdays from 8:30 AM to 10:20 AM and Friday 10:30 AM-11:30 AM Education: Ph.D. Educational Policy Studies & Curriculum & Instruction, University of Wisconsin-Madison M.S. Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, City College of New York B.A. Government and French Literature, Cornell University Dr. Hara teaches courses in educational policy and methods of teaching in the linguistically diverse classroom. She taught middle school English and English as a Second Language in the New York City public school system. Her most recent scholarship focuses on teachers and educational policy.
Assistant Professor
Office: O'Connor Hall 142
Phone Number: 508 215 5123
Email: lhudock@framingham.edu
Fall 2020 Virtual Office Hours by appointment: Mon 1:00-2:30pm and Tue 3:00-4:30pm Starfish: Please visit my Starfish calendar to make an appointment. Education: PhD, Curriculum & Instruction, The Pennsylvania State University M.Ed, Curriculum & Instruction, The Pennsylvania State University B.A. Government & Law, Lafayette College Research Interests: Dr. Hudock teaches undergraduate courses in elementary literacy methods, child and family studies, and practicum semester, as well as graduate courses in the Language & Literacy Education program. Her research focuses on twenty-first century literacies and children’s literature, namely critical content analysis of and child reader’s multimodal responses to picturebooks, graphic novels, Early Readers, and transitional chapter books. She enjoys spending time outside with her dog Dobby, gardening, and kayaking.
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Professor
Office: O'Connor Hall 148
Phone Number: 508 626 4567
Email: kkolodny@framingham.edu
Fall 2020 Virtual Office Hours: Tuesday 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Thursday 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and by appointment Education: Ph.D. Educational Studies, University of Connecticut Concentration in Social Foundations, History and Philosophy of Education M.A.T. Elementary Education, Rhode Island College B.A. International Development and Social Change, Clark University Research Interests: Dr. Kolodny teaches undergraduate courses in foundations of education, social studies methods, child and family studies, as well as a variety of graduate education courses. She has taught in adult education programs, family literacy initiatives, elementary education, as well as with a service learning program for Boston public middle and high school students. Her research interests focus on the learning and development of children; educational collaborations between schools, families, and community institutions; educational biography; and history of schooling.
Assistant Professor
Office: O'Connor Hall 139
Phone Number: 508 626 4568
Email: cly@framingham.edu
Fall 2020 Virtual Office Hours: Tuesdays 1:30-2:30pm , Thursdays 9:00-11:00 am, and by appointment. Starfish: Schedule an appointment with me in Starfish Calendar. Education: Ed.D. Language and Literacy, Wheelock College of Human Development, Boston University M.Ed. Education, University of Massachusetts Boston B.A. English, Northeastern University Dr. Ly teaches undergraduate courses in foundations of education, literacy, and child and family studies. She worked previously as an early childhood teacher in a bilingual school in Shanghai, China and as an administrator in Boston Public Schools. Dr. Ly’s research interests are focused on equity and social justice for young children through digital literacy, critical perspectives in children’s and young adult literature, critical pedagogy, bilingual education, and teacher education. She lives in Boston with her husband and two curious little humans. She enjoys reading, cooking, spinning, and wondering about the world with her children.
Assistant Professor
Office: O'Connor Hall 136
Phone Number: 508 626 4830
Email: wpowell1@framingham.edu
Fall 2020 Virtual Office Hours: Tues 10:00-12:00, Thurs 10:00-11:00, and by appointment. Starfish: Please make an appointment with me in my Starfish Calendar Education: Ph.D. Curriculum & Instruction Teaching and Learning in Science, University of South Florida M.S. Science Education, Herbert H. Lehman College, City University of New York B.A. Biology, Herbert H. Lehman College, City University of New York Dr. Powell teaches courses in special education, secondary, and elementary science methods, and supervises student teachers. Dr. Powell spent over a decade and a half working in the K-12 system. He previously worked as a biology teacher with New York City Department of Education and the District School Board of Pasco County, Florida. He also worked as a regional science coach with Polk County Schools in Bartow, Florida. Dr. Powell's scholarly interest centers on effective science instruction for students with and without specific learning disabilities and the development of accessible science curriculum for such students. Specifically, he is interested in the use of socioscientific issues as a critical pedagogical strategy to enhance scientific literacy among marginalized students. Dr. Powell serves as the coordinator and Advisor for the M.Ed. in Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) Program, and coordinator for the Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Licensure (PBTL) & M.Ed. in Elementary and Secondary Education Programs at Framingham State University.
Associate Professor
Office: O'Connor Hall 143
Phone Number: 508 626 4878
Email: fsolomon@framingham.edu
Education: Ed.D. Administration, Planning, and Social Policy K-12 M.Ed. Administration, Planning, and Social Policy K-12 M.S. Leadership and Policy in Education B.A. Theater Arts and Elementary Education Dr. Solomon serves as the coordinator for the M.Ed. Elementary Education, M.Ed. Curriculum and Instructional Technology, and M.Ed. Educational Technology programs.
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Professor
Office: O'Connor Hall 147
Phone Number: 508 626 4594
Email: jzoinojeannetti@framingham.edu
Fall 2020 Virtual Office Hours by appointment in Starfish. Education: Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction, Boston College M.Ed. Education, Boston College B.A. History, Wellesley College Dr. Zoino-Jeannetti teaches undergraduate and graduate courses and seminars in foundations of education, philosophy of education, and practicum supervision. She worked previously for several years in Boston as a high school teacher of interdisciplinary humanities, and as a GED coordinator and instructor in a community-based adult education program. Dr. Zoino-Jeannetti’s research focuses on pre-service teacher education, influences of social class in schooling, cultural competence, critical pedagogy, and adult literacy.
Office: O'Connor Hall 145
Phone Number: 508 626 4569
Email: adanker@framingham.edu
Fall 2020 Virtual Office Hours: Thursdays, 4:20 - 5:00 p.m. and by Appointment Professor Danker received her Doctorate in Education from Boston University. She has enjoyed a long career in education having taught at the middle, secondary and college levels. She was the K-12 social studies curriculum coordinator for the Hopkinton Public Schools from 1992 – 1998. Her book, Multicultural Social Studies: Using Local History in the Classroom, was published in 2005. She lives in Framingham, where she writes about local topics, including heritage trails, reformers, and notable individuals from diverse backgrounds. Recently she collaborated with members of the Boston Women’s Heritage Trail and the Framingham History Center to create women’s suffrage trail maps in both communities. Her article “In a Good Cause: Framingham and the Fight for Women’s Suffrage” will be published in the Historical Journal of Massachusetts in January 2021.
Office: O'Connor Hall 145
Phone Number: 508 626 4569
Email: sgurguliatos@framingham.edu
Fall 2020 Virtual Office Hours: Thursdays 11:00-12:00 and by appointment. Education: M.Ed. School Administration, Boston College B.A. American Studies, Wellesley College As a lifelong learner, passionate about the power of education, Stavroula Gurguliatos has worked in the field of K-12 education for nearly thirty years. At Framingham State University she teaches courses which prepare students to become educators at the Early Childhood and Elementary level.
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Adjunct Professor, Education Department
Office: O'Connor Hall 145
Phone Number: 978 660 0617
Email: sheilasohn1@mac.com
Education: Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction, Boston College M.Ed. Education, University of Massachusetts B.A. Psychology and English, Worcester State University Dr. Sohn teaches courses in mathematical education and supervises teacher candidates. Her previous positions include middle school educator, curriculum specialist, undergraduate and graduate professor (focusing on elementary mathematics and educational theory). She volunteers on various school committees and local charity leagues. Dr. Sohn’s interests include the pedagogical implications of constructing knowledge with regard to educators and children, the application of differentiating instruction in teaching and learning mathematical problem solving and inquiry-based science, and examining and developing effective collaboration.
Associate Professor of History
Office: May Hall 312
Phone Number: 508 626 4835
Email: lbihler@framingham.edu
Dr. Bihler teaches secondary history methods and supervises student teachers seeking the History 5-12 teaching licenses.
Associate Professor of English
Office: May Hall 115A
Phone Number: 508 626 4815
Email: kmatthews@framingham.edu
Dr. Matthews teaches secondary English methods and supervises student teachers seeking the English 5-8 and English 8-12 teaching licenses.
Assistant Professor of Biology
Office: Hemenway Hall 602
Phone Number: 508 626 4790
Email: aliebert@framingham.edu
Dr. Liebert teaches science methods and supervises student teachers seeking the Biology 5-8, Earth Science 5-8, Biology 8-12, and Chemistry 8-12 teaching licenses.
Associate Professor and Chair of Mathematics
Office: Hemenway Hall 404
Phone Number: 508 626 4773
Email: rpage@framingham.edu
Dr. Page teaches mathematics methods and supervises student teachers seeking the Mathematics 5-8 and Mathematics 8-12 licenses.
Professor of World Languages
Office: Whittemore Library WLC-UM09
Phone Number: 508 626 4672
Email: mstadtlerchester@framingham.edu
Dr. Stadtler-Chester teaches language methods and supervises student teachers seeking the French 5-12 and Spanish 5-12 licenses.
Director, Centers for Early Childhood Education
Office: Child Development Lab, Hemenway Hall 106
Phone Number: 508.215.5738
Email: vhytholt1@framingham.edu
Valerie is the Director of the Centers of Early Childhood Education on campus: the Jeanne M. Canelli Child Development Lab and Early Childhood Center. Valerie has extensive experience working in the early childhood field developing and supporting educational opportunities for young children and for adults learning to teach and care for children and their families. Valerie earned her M.Ed in Literacy and Language from Framingham State University as well as completing the University’s Post Baccalaureate Teacher Education Program in Early Childhood Education. She holds the Initial teaching license in Early Childhood Education (PreK-2) from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. She also holds Lead Teacher and Director certifications from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in economics from the University of California, Davis and a California secondary teaching license in the social sciences.
Field Placement Assistant
Office: O'Connor Hall 125
Phone Number: 508 215 8510
Email: mhagemeister@framingham.edu
Ms. Hagemeister assists in the placement of pre-practicum and practicum teacher licensure candidates.