NU Graduate School of Education: Bridging Innovation and Education for Global Impact

 

On Friday, July 26, we’ll be hosting our annual Graduate School of Education (GSE) community event—featuring a panel discussion moderated by Corliss Thompson, PhD, Associate Dean of the Graduate School of Education, followed by a reception where you’ll be able to meet and mingle with GSE faculty, students, and alumni as well as Boston-area educators and community leaders and members.

Our panel will explore innovation in the educational setting on a global scale. There will be time for audience members to ask questions and speak with the panelists. 

Event Details

• Date: Friday, July 26, 2024
• Time:10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Northeastern University Alumni Center, 716 Columbus Ave, Sixth Floor, Boston, MA 02120

Meet Our Moderator and Panelists

Corliss Thompson, PhD has been a full-time faculty member in the Graduate School of Education at Northeastern University since 2013 and has taught research methods, research design, and social justice courses. Thompson has been involved with NExT, the Global Network of Experiential Educators, at Northeastern since its inception. She is passionate about using culturally relevant and experiential approaches in her teaching and mentoring.

Alex Fronduto, PhD is an assistant teaching professor at Northeastern University's Graduate School of Education in the College of Professional Studies. He holds a BS in Chemistry and Premedical and Health Studies, an MEd in Higher Education Administration, and a Doctorate in Health Sciences. His research spans lab-based sciences to educational methods, and he has extensive experience in enrollment management, including recruitment, staff supervision, operations, and marketing. He teaches courses on higher education and supervision, and also chairs and reads dissertations for Doctor of Education students. He is an active member of New England Association of College Admission Counseling and the National Association for College Admission Counseling, and he has presented at their conferences.

Chris Unger, EdD is a teaching professor in Northeastern’s graduate programs in education, including the Doctor of Education program. His focus is on learner-centered and agency-focused schooling, educational entrepreneurship, and support of change agents. With over 30 years of experience, he has worked on school, district, and state improvement efforts in the U.S. and South America, including at Brown University and Harvard's Project Zero. At Northeastern since 2010, he supports doctoral students and promotes learner-centered learning communities. His expertise includes education entrepreneurship, experiential learning, school design, and networking.

Joe McNabb, PhD is a professor of the practice in the Graduate School of Education. Previously, he was president of Labouré College for eleven years and a commissioner for the New England Commission of Higher Education. He has served on various boards, including those of teaching hospitals and nonprofits. A founding member of the College of Professional Studies Faculty Academic Council, he is active on numerous committees and chaired the College of Professional Studies All-College Committee in 2023–2024. He has also served on the Northeastern University Faculty Senate and holds editorial roles, contributing to peer-reviewed journals and co-editing two books. He holds a BA from Boston University and a PhD from Northeastern University.

Dr. Noor Ali is an assistant professor at Northeastern University's Graduate School of Education in the College of Professional Studies. She also serves as the Concentration Lead for Transformative School Leadership in the Doctor of Education program. Ali has developed a micro theoretical framework, MusCrit, as a subset of critical race theory, where she posits a framework for understanding the lived experiences of Muslim Americans. Her book is titled, “Counter-narratives of Muslim American Women: Making Space for MusCrit.” A veteran teacher in K-8 education, Ali is also the Principal of Al-Hamra Academy, where she has led several initiatives, including teaching toward equity, experiential learning, inter-faith dialogue, citizen science, and STEM education.