Advisors and Appointments
Click your program below to sign up for an advising appointment, drop in hours or chat with a current student.
BA – Elementary and Secondary Education
Elementary & Secondary Education majors
E-mail Jody Hagen-Smith at hagensmi@american.edu or set up an appointment below to discuss:
- Registration planning
- Permit to study, internship and study abroad
- Academic program planning
- Leave of absences/returning
- Formal application to the School of Education
Elementary and Secondary education majors in their final year
E-mail Caryn Ash at ash@american.edu to discuss:
- Registration planning
- Practicum and Student Teaching field experiences
- Graduation planning/clearance
Interested in joining learning more about Education majors?
E-mail Jody Hagen-Smith at hagensmi@american.edu or set up an appointment below to discuss:
- Program questions
- Application materials
Education Minors
Education Studies Minor
E-mail Dr. Stephan Vassallo at vassallo@american.edu.
Special Education Minor
E-mail Dr. Adelaide Kelly-Massoud at adelaide@american.edu.
MA – Teaching
Current Students
Sign up for an advising appointment below to discuss:
- Registration planning/clearance
- Independent studies, and Praxis Testing
- Academic program planning; planning for graduation
- Leave of absences/returning
Interested in joining the program?
Drop into Max Kutsch office hours using the zoom links below to discuss:
- Program questions
- Application materials
- Academic program planning
WEdnesday 8:30 - 9:00 AM EST Thursday 1:00 - 1:30 pm EST
Practicum and Student Teaching
E-mail Caryn Ash at ash@american.edu to discuss
Chat with an Eagle!
Drop into our current student session every Thursday at 4:00 p.m. EST using the zoom link below.
MA – Special Education
Chat with an Eagle!
Drop into our current student session every Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. EST using the zoom link below.
Passcode- i141Qp
Practicum and Student Teaching
E-mail Caryn Ash at ash@american.edu to discuss
Interested in joining the program?
Drop into Max Kutsch office hours using the zoom link below to discuss:
- Program questions
- Application materials
- Academic program planning
MEd – Education Policy and Leadership
Current Students
Sign up for an advising appointment below or join drop in hours every Thursday 12pm-1pm EST to discuss:
- Registration planning/clearance
- Academic program planning; planning for graduation, independent studies
- Leave of absences /returning
Make An Appointment Drop In hours
Interested in joining the program?
Drop into Emily Funk's office hours using the zoom link below to discuss:
- Program questions
- Application materials
- Academic program planning
Chat with an Eagle!
Drop into one of our current student sessions every Tuesday from 5:00-6:00 PM ET using the zoom link below:
MA-International Training & Education
Current Students
All ITEP students are assigned a faculty advisor who works to meet the individualized needs and requests of the students. Please make an appointment with your faculty advisor.
Interested in joining the program?
Students interested in applying or who are currently applying to any AU School of Education program can meet with their Graduate Program Coordinator, Katherine Felter, by making an appointment. Kat can help you with:
- Program questions
- Application materials
- Academic program planning
Chat with an Eagle!
Drop into our current student session virtually every Tuesday at 10 a.m. EST using the link below to discuss:
EdD – Education Policy and Leadership
Current Students
Sign up for an advising appointment below to discuss:
- Registration planning/clearance
- Internship or independent studies
- Academic program planning; planning for graduation
- Leave of absences/returning
Interested in joining the program?
Drop into Anselm Beach's office hours every Monday at 4 p.m. EST using the zoom link below to discuss:
- Program questions
- Application materials
- Academic program planning
Certificate – Administration and School Leadership
Interested in joining the program?
Students interested in applying or who are currently applying to any AU School of Education program can meet with their Graduate Program Coordinator, Katherine Felter, by making an appointment. Kat can help you with:
- Program questions
- Application materials
- Academic program planning
Certificate – Child Development Associate (CDA®) Program
Current or prospective students interested in joining the certificate program should e-mail Kara Lawrence.
Interested in joining AU School of Education?
Students interested in applying or who are currenlty applying to any AU School of Education program can meet with our Assistant Director of Graduate Enrollment, Ashleigh Huseth at her drop in hours every Thursday at 12 p.m. EST using the link below.
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