MAT Leadership
Virginia Panish
Director of Teacher Education Dr. Panish establishes strategic direction and plans for teacher education, oversees the ongoing development and refinement of the core curriculum, and works with district and site administrators, mentor teachers, lecturers, and program coordinators. |
Myuriel von Aspen
Coordinator, Multiple Subject Credential Program Myuriel von Aspen monitors student teachers' progress in fieldwork, coursework, and professional responsibilities, observes students teachers and provides feedback, teaches classes in the MAT program, and builds partnerships with school sites. |
Elizabeth van Es
Professor, Faculty Director of MAT Program Dr. van Es is professor at the UCI School of Education, faculty director of the MAT Program and faculty director of the UCI Teacher Academy. Her research focuses on teacher preparation and professional development, teaching mathematics for equity, teaching practice, video & teacher learning, and the design of learning environments. |
Acacia Warren
Coordinator, Single Subject Credential Program Dr. Warren teaches classes in the MAT program, monitors student teachers' progress in fieldwork, coursework, and professional responsibilities, observes students teachers in classrooms, and coordinates professional development events for School of Education partners. |
Susan Guilfoyle
Bilingual Authorization Program Coordinator Susan Guilfoyle supports the multiple subject bilingual candidates as they engage in fieldwork in dual immersion schools. |
For a full list of lecturers, faculty and staff involved in the MAT Program, please see our directory.
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