Meet Our Faculty

Miriam Gates

Assistant Professor of Math Education
Ph.D., Boston College; Ed.M., Temple University; A.B., Bryn Mawr College


Christine Leighton

Associate Professor of Education
Ed.D., Boston University; M.Ed., George Washington University; B.S.LA., Georgetown University


Lisa Schneier

Assistant Professor of Education
Ed.D., Ed.M., Harvard University; B.A., Franklin and Marshall College


Sr. Karen Hokanson, SND

Associate Dean of Education; Chair, Department of Education; Director, Carolyn A. Lynch Institute; Assistant Professor of Education
Ed.D., University of Massachusetts, Lowell; M.Ed., Boston University; B.S., Salem State College


Explore Emmanuel

Research Spotlight: Powerful Partnerships

In collaboration with Emmanuel graduate, Kierstin Giunco ’17, Associated Professor of Education Christine Leighton and current student Kayla Balthazar '20 are working with local elementary students to deepen reading engagement and comprehension.

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Kai Uehara '20: Social Justice Scholar

Kai has always had the inclination to try to make any situation better. When he was searching for colleges, Emmanuel's social justice mission resounded deeply with his ideals of supporting those who need the help.

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Student-Teaching in Greater Boston

Emmanuel College education majors have the opportunity to engage in student-teaching practicums at nearly three dozen schools in the greater Boston area.

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