Our Faculty

Professors at the Esteves School of Education bring a wealth of experience from every facet of the education field: our faculty includes distinguished researchers, experienced classroom teachers, and respected program directors, principals, superintendents and district administrators with connections to schools and school districts throughout New York state.

Meet our faculty

Spotlights

A degree in Education prepared these Sage graduates for success.

Alumni

Childhood Education (Bachelor’s) Literacy / Special Education Applied Behavior Analysis & Autism (Masters, Online) 2006, 2008, 2010

Connie Amedore

“This is a really great profession,” said special education teacher Connie Amedore. “You get to make a difference in kids’ …

Student

“It’s been extremely engaging and purposeful. The assignments, the group projects, the classroom interactions, it’s all been relevant and timely for me in my role as a system leader.”

– Giovanni Virgiglio

Alumni

Childhood / Literacy Education 2020

Tahisha Richards, MSEd

Tahisha Richards figured the moment had passed her by. For so long she’d thought one day she’d become a teacher. …

Undergraduate Education Degrees

Childhood Education (BS)

Physical Education (BS)

Graduate Education Degrees

Applied Behavior Analysis & Autism (MS)

Art Education (MAT)

Educational Leadership (EdD)

Childhood/Literacy Education (MS)

Childhood/Special Education (MS)

School Health Education (MS)

Special Education (MSEd)

Literacy Education (MSEd)

Literacy/Special Education (MS)

Professional School Counseling (MS) and

Professional School Counseling (Advanced Certificate)

Professional School Counseling w/Counseling Services (MS)

Professional School Counseling w/Inclusive Practices (MS)

Goals

The Esteves School of Education prepares students to become highly-effective educators, school counselors and school leaders who believe in full inclusion, value diversity and are knowledgeable about best practices.

Research

At Russell Sage College, the focus is on practical and applied research – finding innovative ways to apply classroom knowledge and theory to everyday situations. Students have opportunities to conduct independent research or participate in faculty-sponsored research projects, and may present their work at the annual graduate and undergraduate research symposiums.

Why join an Esteves School of Education program?

Sage’s Education degree programs offer many advantages. Our recent graduates agree!

91% of Sage bachelor’s graduates and 98% of master’s and doctoral graduates surveyed note that they are employed or furthering their education after graduation.
97% of Education graduates who are employed indicate they work in education and 92% of those indicate they are working in a job related to their Sage Education training.
97% of Sage Education graduates report that they are likely to remain in education.

In 2020-21, 88% of Sage Education graduates passed NYS tests required for teaching.
98% of Sage Education graduates rated their overall preparation as good or very good.
Sage Education graduates surveyed reported that they were prepared to use instructional technology (100%), appropriate pedagogy (94%), content knowledge (91%), critical thinking and problem-solving skills (97%), and understanding of diverse students (94%).

Accreditation

Russell Sage College is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), a national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The programs listed below have been awarded full accreditation by AAQEP through June 30, 2028. Full accreditation acknowledges that a program prepares effective educators who continue to grow as professionals and has demonstrated the commitment and capacity to maintain quality.

The Esteves School of Education is a leader in the delivery of high-quality education degree programs at the local, New York state and national level.

John J. Pelizza, Ph.D.

Dean, Esteves School of Education and School of Management

AAQEP-Accredited Education Degree Programs at Sage

About AAQEP

Founded in 2017, AAQEP is a membership association and quality assurance agency that provides accreditation services and formative support to all types of educator preparation providers. The organization promotes excellent, effective, and innovative educator preparation that is committed to evidence-based improvement in a collaborative professional environment. AAQEP is nationally recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Visit aaqep.org for more information.