CEHD - Division of Education and Leadership

Overview

We offer the highest quality academic programs, balancing innovation and best practice, to meet the needs of lifelong learners. We are committed to seeking and maintaining national accreditation of the unit and all of its programs; enhancing existing programs as well as creating new programs, including doctoral studies; integrating wide-spread use of technology into curricula, content, and modes of instruction; and fostering an understanding and appreciation of the significance of human diversity in ethnicity, socio-economic status, gender, and learning styles.

Current students, click here to access the MyGSU portal. Here you can view important program information, download forms, and sign up for practicums, supervision, and other required and voluntary experiences. 

Division of Education and Leadership Programs

    Early Childhood Education

    Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education

    * Academic Programs for Secondary Education Teacher Licensure in Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, and Social Sciences are housed in the College of Arts and Sciences. Click here for more information.

    Master's Degree Programs

    Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education: Initial Licensure

    Master of Arts in Educational Administration - Principal Leadership

    Master of Arts in Multicategorical Special Education
    Study Track Options
    - Initial Licensure
    - Advance Licensure

    Doctor of Education

    Interdisciplinary Leadership, Ed.D.
    Concentrations
    - Higher Education Administration
    - Not-for-Profit/Social Entrepreneurship Leadership
    - Superintendent (P-12)

    Contact Information

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     Jennifer Taylor

    Jennifer Taylor

    • Undergraduate Academic Advisor: Early Childhood Education (student last names A-F)
    • 708-235-3351
    • jtaylor@govst.edu
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    Sommer Lee

    • Undergraduate Academic Advisor: Early Childhood Education (student last names G-J)
    • 708-235-3339 
    • slee9@govst.edu
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    Catina Thomas

    • Undergraduate Academic Advisor: Early Childhood Education (student last names K-O)
    • 708-534-4563 
    • cthomas9@govst.edu
    Ivan Soto

    Ivan Soto

    • Undergraduate Academic Advisor: Early Childhood Education (student last names P-T)
    • 708-534-8045
    • isoto@govst.edu
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    Chris Mendoza

    • Undergraduate Academic Advisor: Early Childhood Education (student last names U-Z)
    • 708-235-2840 
    • cmendoza5@govst.edu
    Dr. Novalla Coleman

    Dr. Novalla Coleman

    • Undergraduate Academic Advisor: Elementary Education (student last names A-F)
    • 708-534-8393
    • ncoleman3@govst.edu
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    Noreen Heidelberg

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    Zach Nelson

    • Undergraduate Academic Advisor: Elementary Education (student last names M-R)
    • 708-235-7643  
    • znelson2@govst.edu
    Jacquelynn Puckett

    Jacquelynn Puckett

    • Undergraduate Academic Advisor: Elementary Education (student last names S-Z)
    • 708-235-6825  
    • jpuckett@govst.edu
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    Robbin Mitchell

    • Graduate Academic Advisor: MA programs in Early Childhood Education and Special Education
    • G Building, G278
    • 708-534-4931
    • rreynolds2@govst.edu
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    Kerri O'Shea

    • Graduate Academic Advisor - Educational Administration (student last names A-M)
    • G Building, G178
    • 708-534-6980
    • koshea@govst.edu
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    Paula McMullen

    • Graduate Academic Advisor - Educational Administration (student last names N-Z)
    • F Building, F2601
    • 708-235-2221
    • pmcmullen2@govst.edu
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    Kelly Robinson

    • Graduate Academic Advisor - Interdisciplinary Leadership (student last names A-M)
    • F Building, F1523
    • 708-534-4923
    • krobinson@govst.edu
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    Stefany Sigler

    • Graduate Academic Advisor - Interdisciplinary Leadership (student last names N-Z)
    • E Building, E2583
    • 708-534-4487
    • ssigler@govst.edu