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Advisors and Appointments

Click your program below to sign up for an advising appointment, drop in hoursÌýor chat with a currentÌýstudent.Ìý

Early Childhood, 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

Early Childhood, Elementary, & 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 belowÌýto discuss:

  • Program questions
  • Application materials

Education Studies Minor

E-mail Jody Hagen-Smith at hagensmi@american.edu.

Special Education MinorÌýÌý

E-mail Jody Hagen-Smith at hagensmi@american.edu.

Current Students

Sign up for an advising appointment belowÌýto discuss:

  • Registration planning/clearance
  • Independent studies, andÌýPraxis Testing
  • Academic program planning; planning for graduation
  • Leave of absences/returning

Interested in joining the program?

Drop intoÌýMelissa Young’s office hours:

Practicum and Student Teaching

E-mail Caryn Ash atÌýash@american.eduÌýto discuss.

Chat with an Eagle!

Drop into our current student sessionÌýevery Wednesday at 4:00pm using the zoom link below. Email teachered@american.edu to speak to a current student.

Current Students

Please reach out to Graduate Program Coordinator Shawna Russo for support on the following:

  • Registration planning/clearance
  • Academic program planning; planning for graduation, independent studies
  • Leave of absences/returning

Interested in joining the program?

Drop into Shawna Russo’s office hours using the zoom link below to discuss:

  • Program questions
  • Application materials
  • Academic program planning

Chat with an Eagle!

Connect with a current student by emailingÌýedpolicy@american.eduÌýto learn about their experience in the program and ask any questions about their student experience.

Current Students

Sign up for an advising appointment belowÌýto 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. ET using the zoom link belowÌýto discuss:

  • Program questions
  • Application materials
  • Academic program planning

Interested in joining the program?

Email soeadmissions@american.eduÌýto learn more.

Current or prospective students interested in joining the certificate program should e-mail Gabrielle Harris.