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Chapman University’s Attallah College Hosts Third Annual Peace Leadership in Schools Summit

Chapman University’s Attallah College Hosts Third Annual Peace Leadership in Schools Summit

November 24, 2025 by | Attallah College of Educational Studies

Chapman University’s Attallah College, with support from The Miner Anderson Family Foundation, hosted its third annual Peace Leadership in Schools Summit this fall 2025 semester. Organized by Associate Professors Anna Abdou and Whitney McIntyre Miller and Instructional Associate Professor Trisha Sugita, the summit brought together school leaders from Southern California districts and educational institutions to share strategies for promoting peace and wellness within their

Empowering Future Mental Health Leaders with Restorative Justice Practices

Empowering Future Mental Health Leaders with Restorative Justice Practices

April 17, 2025 by | Attallah College of Educational Studies

Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies faculty members Anna Abdou, assistant professor of school psychology, and Randee Kirkemo, instructional assistant professor of school counseling, have been selected to receive the 2025 Community Partner Award from Groundswell at its upcoming Wave of Hope Gala on May 1, 2025. The recognition honors their leadership and collaboration

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CASC Names Chapman’s Randee Kirkemo 2026 Counselor Educator of the Year School counseling professionals were honored for their leadership and impact on student success at the California Association of School Counselors’ 25th anniversary conference and awards ceremony in Riverside.

October 22, 2025 by | Attallah College of Educational Studies

Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies proudly celebrates Instructional Assistant Professor of School Counseling Randee Kirkemo, who has been named the 2026 Counselor Educator of the Year by the California Association of School Counselors (CASC). This prestigious award recognizes one school counselor educator in California each year who demonstrates exceptional leadership, mentorship, and dedication to advancing the

Professor Scot Danforth Publishes “An Independent Man: Ed Roberts and the Fight for Disability Rights”

Professor Scot Danforth Publishes “An Independent Man: Ed Roberts and the Fight for Disability Rights”

October 16, 2025 by | Attallah College of Educational Studies

Chapman University’s Attallah College Assistant Dean of Research and Professor Scot Danforth, Jack H. and Paula A. Hassinger Chair in Education, has released his new book, An Independent Man: Ed Roberts and the Fight for Disability Rights, published by University of California Press.  Professor Danforth, a leading scholar in disability studies and inclusive education, said the inspiration for

Advancing Social Justice Through Research: Cristal Flores Awarded Provost’s Dissertation Fellowship

Advancing Social Justice Through Research: Cristal Flores Awarded Provost’s Dissertation Fellowship

October 8, 2025 by | Attallah College of Educational Studies

Cristal Flores, Ph.D. in Education candidate, has been awarded Chapman University’s Provost’s Dissertation Fellowship for the 2025-2026 academic year. This honor recognizes Flores’s commitment to advancing equity and social justice through her research on immigrant Latina motherhood and community resilience.  A Journey Rooted in Advocacy and Representation  Flores has long been involved in social justice work,

Dean Roxanne Greitz Miller is Leading Attallah College with a Student-First Vision

Dean Roxanne Greitz Miller is Leading Attallah College with a Student-First Vision

October 8, 2025 by | Attallah College of Educational Studies

Roxanne Greitz Miller, dean of Chapman University’s Donna Ford Attallah College of Educational Studies, brings a career-long commitment to students and educators to her leadership role. She became Attallah’s dean in February 2022 and recently completed the evaluation process for a second dean appointment, building on her prior service as interim dean and vice provost

Attallah College Welcomes Dr. Carla Smith, Instructional Assistant Professor of School and Clinical Counseling

Attallah College Welcomes Dr. Carla Smith, Instructional Assistant Professor of School and Clinical Counseling

August 13, 2025 by | Attallah College of Educational Studies

Attallah College of Educational Studies is pleased to welcome Carla Smith, Ph.D., as an instructional assistant professor of school and clinical counseling. Dr. Smith brings more than two decades of experience as an educator and professional school counselor, most recently serving as counseling faculty and program coordinator for the school counseling program at Texas A&M

Chapman University’s Attallah College Hosts Second Annual Peace Leadership in Schools Summit

Chapman University’s Attallah College Hosts Second Annual Peace Leadership in Schools Summit

December 10, 2024 by | Attallah College of Educational Studies

Chapman University’s Attallah College, supported by external funding from the Miner Anderson Family Foundation, successfully held its second annual Peace Leadership in Schools Summit during the Fall 2024 semester. The summit, organized by Assistant Professor Anna Abdou, Associate Professor Whitney McIntyre Miller, and Instructional Associate Professor Trisha Sugita, provided a platform for school leaders from

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