Fairfield University School of Education & Human Development

05/28/2026

Elementary Education student Annamaria Tizzio BA’25, MA’26 gained classroom experience this past spring semester at Tracey Magnet School in Norwalk, Connecticut through Fairfield's student teaching program.

Through her roles as a building intern and student teacher, she worked directly with students, provided whole-class support, and worked alongside her co-teacher to deliver instruction in a range of subjects — helping prepare her for a future in education.

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At Tracey Magnet School, Tizzio assists with small-group literacy instruction, provides whole-class support, and substitutes when needed.

05/26/2026

Temple Grandin, PhD—author, scientist, professor, and autism advocate—delivered “The Way I See It: A Personal Look at Autism” at The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University to a sold-out audience of local attendees and the Fairfield University community.

In her lecture, she drew on her lived experience to describe how individuals on the autism spectrum may think and experience the world differently, emphasizing the importance of understanding these differences in educational and social settings and recognizing the value of supporting diverse ways of thinking.

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Temple Grandin, PhD, is a professor of animal sciences at Colorado State University. In her lecture, “The Way I See It: A Personal Look at Autism,”

05/24/2026

Congratulations to our doctoral and master's graduates! Your passion, dedication, and commitment to making a difference will help inspire and empower future generations. 🍎🎓

05/17/2026

05/16/2026

Future educators, counselors, and leaders—congrats, the world is ready for you. ❤️🎓

05/16/2026

05/13/2026

Mary Dobson '07, MA '10, LMFT, CEDS served as a featured investor panelist at the 2026 Fairfield Dolan StartUp Showcase. A Fairfield alumna, she earned her bachelor's degree in 2007 and her Master of Arts (MA) in Marriage and Family Therapy from the School of Education and Human Development in 2010.

A healthcare entrepreneur, psychotherapist, and founder of multiple behavioral health ventures, she specializes in the intersection of leadership, resilience, and performance psychology. As a StartUp Showcase judge, she brought a founder's perspective to evaluating mission-driven ventures focused on strategy, scalability, and impact.

05/11/2026

Spring in full bloom shown outside Canisius Hall 🌸

May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a reminder to prioritize your well-being, take breaks, and enjoy the little things around you.

05/09/2026

With just one week until graduate commencement exercises begin, we’re taking a moment to look back at graduates from the inaugural cohort of Doctor of Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership.

Soon, the next cohort will receive their diplomas, continuing the legacy of EdD graduates within the School of Education and Human Development community. 🎓 🦌

05/06/2026

At Fairfield University, the three-year online, low-residency Doctor of Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership prepares working professionals to lead with purpose through flexible learning, real-world application and a commitment to equity and social justice.

“Every course challenged me to rethink how we design systems, communicate with students, and remove barriers to success. What stood out was how meaningfully the coursework shaped my approach to leadership." - Kristen Smith '04, MA'07, EdD Candidate

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