Faculty
Detris Adelabu
Dr. Detris Honora Adelabu is a clinical professor in the Counseling Psychology and Applied Human Development Department. She is a student-centered, mission-driven educator with a firm commitment to support and enhance the academic development and life opportunities for all students. As a first-generation college graduate, Dr. Adelabu is keenly aware of the power of education […]
Jennifer Altavilla-Giordano
Dr. Jennifer Altavilla-Giordano is a lecturer of language education and director of the TESOL Multilingual Learner Education (Licensure) program at BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Her research focuses on professional development, preservice training, and instructional coaching for teachers who work with students classified as English learners. She is passionate about collaborating with […]
Andrew Bacher-Hicks
Dr. Andrew Bacher-Hicks is an assistant professor at BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. He studies K-12 education policy in the United States, with a focus on teacher labor markets, school discipline, and the link between crime and education. He is affiliated faculty with the Wheelock Educational Policy Center (WEPC). Dr. Bacher-Hicks’ work […]
Scott K. Baker
Dr. Scott K. Baker is a research professor at BU Wheelock. His research interests are developing and testing academic interventions for use in the elementary grades. Dr. Baker received his PhD in school psychology from the University of Oregon. Recent News
Linda Banks-Santilli
Dr. Linda Banks-Santilli is an associate dean for Academic Affairs and clinical associate professor at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. In this role, Dr. Banks-Santilli oversees the operations of the Data & Enrollment Management (DEMO) and Professional Preparation offices. She also serves as ex-officio on the Academic Affairs Committee, a committee that reviews […]
Janine Bempechat
Dr. Janine Bempechat is a clinical professor at BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. She is a developmental psychologist with a deep interest in the socialization of achievement. She studies family, cultural, and school influences in the development of student motivation and academic achievement in low-income children and youth, both nationally and cross-nationally. […]
Greg Benoit
Dr. Gregory Benoit (Dr. GB) is a lecturer in math education at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development as well as the assistant director for the Earl Center for Learning & Innovation. He uses his experiences as a graduate of, and former teacher in, the Boston Public Schools as an anchor for […]
Elizabeth Bettini
Dr. Elizabeth Bettini is an associate professor in the Special Education program at BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Dr. Bettini’s research examines factors shaping the special education teacher workforce, particularly how working conditions contribute to the shortage of special education teachers and to inequities in access to skilled, committed special education teachers, […]
Andrea Bien
Dr. Andrea Bien is a clinical assistant professor at BU Wheelock with appointments in both the Teaching & Learning and Language & Literacy Education departments. She is also the codirector of Educating Critically, a center for anti-oppression teaching & learning. Dr. Bien’s research and teaching focus on understanding elementary classroom practice as a tool for […]
Carly Block
Dr. Carly Block is a lecturer in sport and performance psychology in the Counseling Psychology & Applied Human Development department at BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. She teaches and supervises graduate students in the Sport Psychology program. She also directs the BU Sport Psychology team. Dr. Block’s research focus aligns with her […]