Director of Field Experiences
The director oversees the administration of all aspects related to field experiences in the undergraduate education programs, ensuring teacher candidate placements comply with NYSED regulations and program requirements.
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Jennifer Sam, Ed.S
Jennifer Sam served in public education as a middle and high school English teacher. With her educational background in human resource development and curriculum and instruction, she has a passion for curricular development and creating systems and support for education students and the Office of Field Experiences team.
Assistant Director of Field Experiences
The assistant director collaborates with education program faculty and school partners to arrange all field experience placements in the undergraduate education programs.
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Julie Troman, Ph.D
Julie Troman served in public education for over 35 years, as both a teacher and building administrator. She is able to apply her understanding of school and center systems and structures, as well as previous experience with university teaching and supervising, to seek and promote opportunities for the application of course material in the field.
Graduate Assistants
The graduate assistants, with direction from the assistant director and education faculty, support the field experience placement process and provide support for undergraduate education students.
University-based Teacher Educators
University-based Teacher Educators are adjunct faculty in the School of Education that supervise, mentor, coach, and evaluate teacher candidates in their capstone student teaching experience.