School of Education

Our School of Education is one of the most comprehensive teacher preparation programs in New York City, equipping students to not only to inspire future students in the classroom, but also to develop innovative methods to advance pedagogical practices.

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Ethnically Diverse Campus for 5th Year

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Sixth Straight Year

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NO. 1

PUBLIC LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE IN NYC

Academic Influence

No. 7

Nationwide for Social Mobility

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No. 1

Ethnically Diverse Campus for 5th Year

U.S. News & World Report, 2022

Best Value
College

Sixth Straight Year

The Princeton Review, 2024

NO. 1

PUBLIC LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE IN NYC

Academic Influence

No. 7

Nationwide for Social Mobility

U.S. News & World Report

Call for Public Comment

On March 19-21, 2024, Brooklyn College will host an accreditation visit by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). In preparation for the visit, the AAQEP Quality Review Team is soliciting public comment about the quality of educator preparation provided by Brooklyn College. All comments must be submitted by February 20, 2024.

All In for Your Success

While you’re here to focus on your education, we’ll be here to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to achieve your academic, professional, and life goals. With a vast array of offerings, including career services, financial aid, guidance and counseling, and health and wellness, you’ll find a campus full of people and resources to support you every step of the way.

Student Support

Academic Resources

Our campus is built with all the resources you’ll need to succeed in your education.

Academic advising
To help you find your way.

Research Opportunities
To help you dig deeper.

Library Resources
To help you discover more.

Go Further

There’s no limit to how far you can go.

Contact Information

School of Education
2111 James Hall
P: 718.951.5214
F: 718.951.4816

Maria Scharrón-del Rio

Dean and Professor, School Counseling Graduate Program
E: mariars@brooklyn.cuny.edu

Jacqueline Shannon

Department Chair and Associate Professor, Early Childhood/Art Education
2309 James Hall
E: Shannon@brooklyn.cuny.edu
P: 718.951.5205

Hanna Haydar

Associate Professor and Department Chair, Childhood/ Bilingual and Special Education
2105 James Hall
E: haydar@brooklyn.cuny.edu
P: 718.951.5447

Michael Meagher

Department Chair and Associate Professor
2608J James Hall
E: MMeagher@brooklyn.cuny.edu
P: 718.951.5325

Paul McCabe

Professor and Department Chair, School Psychology, Counseling, and Leadership
2617 James Hall
E: PaulMC@brooklyn.cuny.edu
P: 718.951.5000, ext. 3869

Karen McFadden

Associate Professor and Faculty Associate to the Dean
2410b James Hall
E: KMcFadden@brooklyn.cuny.edu
P: 718.951.5000, ext. 3765

Erika Farrell

Executive Associate
2111 James Hall
E: EFarrell@brooklyn.cuny.edu
P: 718.951.5214

Ellen Kreger

Administrative Assistant
2111 James Hall
E: ekreger@brooklyn.cuny.edu
P: 718.951.5214

Helen Spencer

Certification Officer
2201 James Hall
E: hspencer@brooklyn.cuny.edu
P: 718.951.5000, ext. 3946

Jorge Tucker

IT Academic Technology Manager
2206 James Hall
E: jtucker@brooklyn.cuny.edu
P: 718.951.5000, ext. 3886

Brooklyn. All in.