Dr. Gretchen Givens Generett Re-Appointed as School of Education Dean
Duquesne University President Ken Gormley has re-appointed Dr. Gretchen Givens Generett to a second term as dean of the School of Education.
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96% of our School of Education graduates reported that their career position was related to their major. 74% are employed, 22% are continuing education and 4% are seeking employment or continuing education. School of Education alumni make an impact in the fields of K-12 education, higher education, healthcare and many other settings as educators, teachers, counselors & school psychologists, administrators and more. This information is from the most recent graduate-reported outcomes data for our School of Education.
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Duquesne University President Ken Gormley has re-appointed Dr. Gretchen Givens Generett to a second term as dean of the School of Education.
Joy Chen, a May 2025 graduate, has been selected for a prestigious Fulbright award to Taiwan for the 2025 – 2026 academic year. For 11 months, Chen will teach English in a classroom setting alongside a cooperative teacher who speaks fluent Mandarin. She will plan and lead lessons, design curricula, co-host language camps and share American culture with students.
Cassidy Klock was almost certain she wanted to become a teacher. A fortune cookie and support from Duquesne’s School of Education sealed the deal.
Dr. Gretchen Givens Generett, Dean of our School of Education, weighs in on the launch of the $10M student teacher stipend program just unveiled and available to college education students in the Pittsburgh region. School of Education Early Childhood Education student Zoe Brunick shares her excitement.
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FAST offers you and your family essential insights and resources to prepare for your academic journey at Duquesne. There are two specific days for participation, and you only need to choose one that fits your schedule, making it a convenient and personalized experience. While this program is not a r
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Duquesne University School of Education students and faculty work with over 75 school districts (suburban, urban, rural, Catholic, private and charter schools) in the Greater Pittsburgh Region through student teaching and other hands-on learning experiences.
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School of Education's Dr. Christopher Meidl and his students assisted with the reopening of ABK Learning & Development Center. This opportunity aligned with Dr. Meidl's desire to work collaboratively within the Pittsburgh community as part of a socially just and culturally invested approach to the Leading Teacher Program at Duquesne, a main focus of the School of Education's mission. The reopening of the center was celebrated with a visit from Ben Carson, the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
Listen to Dr. Meidl's WESA radio interview about how public-private partnerships could address gaps in childcare for struggling families.
Students in the Equity Education Certificate program engage in equity-focused course curriculums and have the opportunity to learn alongside Pittsburgh community members as they complete community-engaged learning hours at various community organizations.
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Our Reading Clinic serves students and parents in Greater Pittsburgh and beyond through providing individualized, assessment-based reading intervention for children from ages 6-16. Experienced faculty, practicing reading specialists, and graduate students from our Reading Specialist program work to help young readers thrive.
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Accreditation by the APA tells prospective students, other institutions of higher learning, and the public that our programs have met the standards that verify our ability to prepare graduates to provide outstanding, evidence-based clinical service to ensure the well-being of the public and promote best practices in education. Questions related to accreditation of the program should be directed to the Commission on Accreditation: Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation American Psychological Association; 750 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002; Phone: (202) 336-5979
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