School of Education Faculty
The faculty and staff of the Saint Louis University School of Education embody cura personalis by caring for and investing in the whole person. With academic excellence, real-world experience, and a deep commitment to service, they prepare SLU graduates to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact in schools, organizations and communities.
Office of the Dean
Leadership
- Gary Ritter, Ph.D.
Dean - Molly A. Schaller, Ph.D.
Associate dean - Alexandra Boyd, Ph.D.
Assistant dean, school and community partnerships - Benton Brown, Ph.D.
Assistant dean, teacher education - Karen Hall, Ed.D.
Director of graduate education programs
Staff
- Ashley Burle, Ph.D.
Director of graduate admissions - Matthew Kowalski
Financial coordinator - Sam Link
Administrative assistant - Elizabeth Nutt
Executive assistant - Ryan Wilson
Senior director of community and student engagement
Teacher Education Faculty
- Madeleine Bailey, Ph.D.
- Benton Brown, Ph.D.
- Megan Brown
- Jennifer Buehler, Ph.D.
- Jeannine Butler, Ed.D.
- Mary “Rina” M. Chittooran, Ph.D.
- Christa Jackson, Ph.D.
- Jessica A. Leonard, Ph.D.
- Sheldon McAfee, Ed.D.
- Angela Moret, Ed.D.
- Joseph R. Nichols, Ph.D.
- Kristi Baker Patterson, Ph.D.
- Karissa Sywulka Mitchell
- Mei-Ling Tung, Ph.D.