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San Jose State University, Sweeney Hall
Contact us or stop by one of our offices in SJSU's Sweeney Hall to learn more about how to become part of the Lurie College of Education family - our diverse and experienced staff are happy to assist you!
Dean's Office
Sweeney Hall (SH) 103 | [email protected] | 408-924-3600 | @sjsulurie
- David Whitenack | Interim Dean
- Ellen Middaugh | Interim Associate Dean
- Portia Gulasch McReynolds | Executive Assistant to the Dean's Office
- Sarah Arreola | Director of Resources and Operations
- Maria Muñoz | Associate Resource Analyst
- Janene Perez | Director of Alumni Engagement
- Richard Hernandez l Community Engagement Specialist
Lurie College Technical Support Office
SH 432 | 408-924-3640 | Open a Help Ticket
- April Lee | IT Consultant
Assessment, Accreditation, and Credential Services Office
SH 445 | [email protected] | 408-924-3541
- Isabel Vallejo, Ed.D. | Director of Assessment and Accreditation
- Ha Thai | Senior Credential Services Specialist
- Catherine Davis | Credential Analyst
Lurie College Student Success Center
SH 106 | [email protected] | 408-924-2700
- Yajayra Tovar | Managing Director
- Alberto Gomez | Assistant Director
- Vanessa Morales | Student Academic Success Specialist
Child & Adolescent Development Department
SH 201 | [email protected] | 408-924-3718
- Ravisha Mather, Ph.D. | Department Chair
- Annie Nobuhiro | Administrative Analyst
- Huayra Hnatko | Administrative Support Coordinator
Communicative Disorders & Sciences Department
SH 115 | [email protected] | 408-924-3688
- Pei-Tzu Tsai, Ph.D. | Department Chair
- Cynthia Van Laar | Director of Clinical Education
- Cindy Aubrey | Administrative Support Coordinator
- Edith Urbano | SPEAKS Administrative Support Coordinator
Counselor Education Department
SH 404 | [email protected] | 408-924-3634
- Jason Laker, Ph.D. | Department Chair
- Bryon McIntyre | Administrative Support Coordinator
Ed.D. Leadership Program
SH 401 | [email protected] | 408-924-4098
- Ferdie Rivera, Ph.D. | EdD Program Director
- Tiana Le | Program Analyst
Educational Leadership Department
SH 401 | [email protected] | 408-924-3616
- María Ledesma, Ph.D. | Department Chair
- Huayra Hnatko | Administrative Support Coordinator
- Zahira Ramirez | Degree Completion Coordinator
Special Education Department
SH 204 | [email protected] | 408-924-3700
- Lisa Simpson, Ed.D. | Department Chair
- Suchi Bhunia | Department Analyst
Teacher Education Department
SH 305 | [email protected] | 408-924-3771
- Allison Briceño, Ed.D. | Department Chair
- Marie Kochevar | Department Analyst
- Katelyn Zamarron | Records Specialist
Office of Field Experience
SH 219 | [email protected] | 408-924-2300
- Dena Sexton, Ph.D. | Director
- Amy Huang | Assistant Director
- Colleen Sanchez, MA | Field Placement & Special Projects Coordinator
- Kristy Cross, MA | CalTPA Coordinator & Interim Residency Coordinator
- Gina Muriera, MA | Teaching Pathways Advisor & Recruiter
- Marianne Mehuys l Teacher Credential Program Advisor
- Jessica Ulteras Ruiz, MA | Teacher Admissions Coordinator
- Emily Gauvreau | Intern Coordinator
- Catherine Davis, MA | Credential Admissions Advisor
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