Current Visiting Scholar Profiles
Visiting Research Scholar in the Department of Organization and Leadership
Dr Les Joynes is examining creative mentoring and coaching models and tools that enhance the implementation, effectiveness, and measurement of coaching in multicultural organizations. Dr Joynes brings his experience as a Coach and Mentor at Columbia Business School, University of Melbourne, University of London, and Yale. He is now launching India's first Mentoring and Coaching Program serving tribal communities.
Nationality: United States of America
Research Interests: leadership coaching; intercultural collaboration in education; thought leadership, curriculum design for MA and PhD programs, Coaching and Mentoring in Art Management, leadership and academic coaching within universities and museums
Visiting Research Scholar in the Department of Organization and Leadership
Dr Les Joynes is examining creative mentoring and coaching models and tools that enhance the implementation, effectiveness, and measurement of coaching in multicultural organizations. Dr Joynes brings his experience as a Coach and Mentor at Columbia Business School, University of Melbourne, University of London, and Yale. He is now launching India's first Mentoring and Coaching Program serving tribal communities.
Nationality: United States of America
Research Interests: leadership coaching; intercultural collaboration in education; thought leadership, curriculum design for MA and PhD programs, Coaching and Mentoring in Art Management, leadership and academic coaching within universities and museums
Visiting Research Scholar in the Department of Mathematics Science & Technology
Dr. Russell's research addresses strategies that improve the quality of teaching through culturally relevant teaching, anti-racist pedagogy, multicultural science education and broadening participation and engagement in STEM for women and traditionally underrepresented students.
Nationality: United States
Research Interests: Equity, Multicultural Science Education, Broadening Participation in STEM
Visiting Research Scholar in the Department of Mathematics Science & Technology
Dr. Russell's research addresses strategies that improve the quality of teaching through culturally relevant teaching, anti-racist pedagogy, multicultural science education and broadening participation and engagement in STEM for women and traditionally underrepresented students.
Nationality: United States
Research Interests: Equity, Multicultural Science Education, Broadening Participation in STEM
Visiting Research Scholar in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching
Andrea Suarez is a Ph.D. candidate in Social Studies. She's examining homeschooling practices in Colombia from different conceptual, pedagogical, ideological, and legal perspectives. Her study explores the lived experiences, motivations, and perceptions of homeschooling leaders, school principals, parents, and homeschooled kids and teens.
Andrea brings her experience not only as an Associate Professor at Universidad Autónoma de Manizales but also as the School Principal of Colegio León de Judá.
Nationality: Colombia
Research Interests: Educational Leadership, Curriculum Design, Homeschooling
Visiting Research Scholar in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching
Andrea Suarez is a Ph.D. candidate in Social Studies. She's examining homeschooling practices in Colombia from different conceptual, pedagogical, ideological, and legal perspectives. Her study explores the lived experiences, motivations, and perceptions of homeschooling leaders, school principals, parents, and homeschooled kids and teens.
Andrea brings her experience not only as an Associate Professor at Universidad Autónoma de Manizales but also as the School Principal of Colegio León de Judá.
Nationality: Colombia
Research Interests: Educational Leadership, Curriculum Design, Homeschooling
Visiting Research Scholar in the Department of Organization & Leadership
After years of running a philanthropic foundation, Dr. Yariv Mashal's current research delves into the role of professional leaders in philanthropy and their impact on advancing social causes. Using a system psychodynamic perspective, the study explores the lived experiences and perceptions of top-level directors from diverse philanthropic entities, offering insights into the complexities within philanthropic organizations, and providing practical implications for stakeholders in the philanthropy and NGO sector
Nationality: Israel
Research Interests: philanthropy, civil society, activism, social justice, policy, educational policy, comparative educational research
Visiting Research Scholar in the Department of Organization & Leadership
After years of running a philanthropic foundation, Dr. Yariv Mashal's current research delves into the role of professional leaders in philanthropy and their impact on advancing social causes. Using a system psychodynamic perspective, the study explores the lived experiences and perceptions of top-level directors from diverse philanthropic entities, offering insights into the complexities within philanthropic organizations, and providing practical implications for stakeholders in the philanthropy and NGO sector
Nationality: Israel
Research Interests: philanthropy, civil society, activism, social justice, policy, educational policy, comparative educational research
Former Visiting Scholar Profiles
As an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Education at TED University, Dr. Akin-Sabuncu is currently carrying out research on teaching and teacher education for social justice/immigrant and refugee students/disadvantaged students; culturally relevant pedagogy; educational equity; inclusive education; critical pedagogy; effective mentoring; and effective faculty-school partnership for high quality pre-service and in-service teacher education.
2021-2023: Visiting Research Scholar in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching
Faculty Host(s): Dr. Lin Goodwin, Dr. Michelle Knight-Manuel, & Dr. Daniel Friedrich
What is your most memorable moment at Teachers College?
What advice would you have for prospective visiting scholars who are currently considering this program at Teachers College?
Get to know a wide range of people including faculty, staff, and students; interact and collaborate with colleagues; enjoy the richness of the TC Library; get involved in events at the college and campus; embrace and be a part of the culture of diversity and inclusion at TC; enjoy all the cultural richness and diversity that New York city uniquely offers; don't forget to appreciate your personal and professional growth and development in this incredibly transformative higher education institution!
Jan is now involved in countless AI projects in projects in Germany, some even dealing with motion-capturing, which was Jan's field of study at TC including the incorporation of deep-learning algorithms.
2022: Visiting Research Scholar in the Department of Biobehavioral Sciences
Faculty Host: Dr. Andy Gordon
What is your most memorable moment at Teachers College?
I can’t commit to only one moment. I loved the lunch times spent at the cafeteria, the sunset view on Hudson from the 10th floor or the year-end party at the boathouse.
What advice would you have for prospective visiting scholars who are currently considering this program at Teachers College?
Don’t let New York bring you down. It takes a while but you will start to like it!
Dr. DeLazzero is currently involved in academic research
2020-2022: Visiting Research Scholar in the Department of Arts and Humanities
Faculty Host: Dr. Sheridan Blau
What is your most memorable moment at Teachers College?
Sharing research at an event hosted by the OISS for the TC community and the public.
What advice would you have for prospective visiting scholars who are currently considering this program at Teachers College?
Teachers College is an incredible community. I suggest prioritizing interactions and relationships, and taking advantage of opportunities to present and share your research for feedback.
Professor Fujimoto currently teaches at Keio University in Japan. As an action researcher, Professor Fujimoto is involved in lesson study meetings at junior high schools and elementary schools across Japan.
2013-2015: Visiting Research Scholar in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching
Faculty Host: Professor Nancy Lesko
What was your most memorable moment at Teachers College?
Joining Dr. Lesko’s seminar class and giving a talk with a graduate student.
What advice would you have for prospective visiting scholars who are currently considering this program at Teachers College?
Teachers College has a number of primary historical/present resources (mostly digitized) in their archives and libraries, which you can access and retrieve easily with your TC account.
The OISS staff would help you set up your new life in NYC and guide you through the various kinds of paperwork involved in this process. They have accumulated a variety of experience so their advice is useful and helpful.
Professor Kang is currently pursuing reasearch in science/physics teacher education and teacher professional development
2019-2020: Visiting Research Scholar in the Department of Mathematics, Science & Technology
Faculty Host: Professor Felicia Mensah
What is your most memorable moment at Teachers College?
Faculty meetings and course participation.
What advice would you have for prospective visiting scholars who are currently considering this program at Teachers College?
Get involved in programs and college events.
Dr. DongMei Li is currently based in Texas working in education evaluations.
2020-2022: Visiting Research Scholar in the Department of International and Transcultural Studies
Faculty Host: Dr. Oren Pizmony-Levy
What is your most memorable moment at Teachers College?
What advice would you have for prospective visiting scholars who are currently considering this program at Teachers College?
Professor Irfan Ahmed Rind currently holds academic appointment at Sukkur IBA University, Pakistan
2019-2020: Visiting Research Scholar in the Department of Human Development
Faculty Host: Professor Deanna Kuhn
What is your most memorable moment at Teachers College?
Positive interaction with Professor Deanna and colleagues.
What advice would you have for prospective visiting scholars who are currently considering this program at Teachers College?
TC provides one of the best institutional experiences. It is simply a must-join institute for higher education.
Dr. Ruiz-Eugenio is the Ramon y Cajal senior researcher in the Department of Theory and History of Education at the University of Barcelona.
Dr. Ruiz-Eugenio is also a part of CREA, Community of Research on Excellence for All. As member of CREA, Dr. Ruiz-Eugenio works on the analysis of the social impact of successful educational actions implemented in Schools as Learning Communities; among them the dialogic literary gatherings, the family involvement and the dialogic model of conflict prevention and resolution, within the framework of preventive socialization of violence.
2020: Visiting Research Scholar in the Department of Education Policy and Social Analysis
Faculty Host: Professor Carolyn Riehl
What is your most memorable moment at Teachers College?
My best memories at Teachers College are related to the warm welcome I had from my host Professor, Carolyn Riehl, Professor Henry Levin and the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) staff. I arrived only three weeks before the state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At all times, they were attentive to my well-being and that of my family. Although I had to return to Barcelona very early because of the situation and I could not finish my research stay in TC, I was fortunate to attend the ceremony "Honoring the Career of Henry M. Levin" for his retirement. If the possibility exists in the future, I would certainly return to Teachers College to continue with the project that I was forced to leave.
What advice would you have for prospective visiting scholars who are currently considering this program at Teachers College?
To follow the advice of the Office of International Students and Scholars, which is very useful.
Professor Shimizu currently teaches Japanese painting at the Department of Japanese Painting, Faculty of Fine Arts, Aichi University of the Arts
2018: Visiting Research Scholar in the Department of Arts and Humanities
Faculty Host: Dr. Richard Jochum
What was your most memorable moment at Teachers College?
What advice would you have for prospective visiting scholars who are currently considering this program at Teachers College?
Dr. Unwin is currently an Associate Professor at the University College London, Institute of Education, United Kingdom.
2020: Visiting Research Scholar in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching
Faculty Host: Professor Celia Oyler
What is your most memorable moment at Teachers College?
Working with Curriculum and Teaching faculty in various sessions.
What advice would you have for prospective visiting scholars who are currently considering this program at Teachers College?
Plan chances to see the wider educational richness of NYC.