Point Park University School of Education

Point Park University School of Education Preparing dedicated educators for over 50 years!

Office Location: 710 Academic Hall
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Point Park University's Education Department prepares students to assume their role as an instructional leader through coursework, evaluation and experiences relating to content knowledge, pedagogy, academic standards and professional competencies. We are here to help students who are committed to learning and who are dedicated to guiding children so as to make a difference in the world around them.

Point Park University and the School of Education congratulate DR DJ EMANUELSON, Principal of Carroll Elementary School ...
06/04/2026

Point Park University and the School of Education congratulate DR DJ EMANUELSON, Principal of Carroll Elementary School in the West Perry School District, who orally defended his dissertation "Framing Minds: How Teacher Metaphors for Student Learning Shape Classroom Culture and the Student Experience" for the degree of Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Leadership and Administration at Point Park University on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

Chair: Dr. Elisabeth Ehrlich
Senior Lecturer
Point Park University School of Education

Committee: Dr. Janice Glunk
Professor (retired)
Point Park University School of Education

Committee: Dr. Kimberly Abel
Assistant Professor
School of Business, University of Pittsburgh

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Point Park University and the School of Education proudly recognize DR KRISTOPHER DAVIS, Assistant Principal of Exceptio...
05/29/2026

Point Park University and the School of Education proudly recognize DR KRISTOPHER DAVIS, Assistant Principal of Exceptional Education, Greater Southern Tier BOCES, Bath, NY, who orally defended his dissertation, "The Lived Experiences of K-12 Public School Special Education Teachers: Burnout, Resiliency, and Retention" for the degree of Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Leadership and Administration at Point Park University on Thursday, May 28, 2026.

Chair: Dr Arleen Wheat
Professor
Point Park University, School of Education

Committee: Dr. Amy DeLuca
Director of Student Services
North Allegheny School District

Committee: Dr. Heather Callahan
Special Education Teacher
Wellsboro School District

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Point Park University and the School of Education, proudly recognize DR TRAVIS LEE, Director of Curriculum in the Huntin...
05/27/2026

Point Park University and the School of Education, proudly recognize DR TRAVIS LEE, Director of Curriculum in the Huntingdon Area School District, who orally defended his dissertation "Integrated Transformational School Leadership and MTSS Implementation: A Mixed Methods Study of Pennsylvania Exemplar Schools" for the degree of Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Leadership and Administration at Point Park University on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

Chair: Dr. Jennifer Beagan
Director of Strategic Initiatives and Community Impact
School District of Indian River County

Committee: Dr. Andy McIntyre
Research Methodologist
Point Park University School of Education

Committee: Dr. Erica Kaurudar
Educational Consultant
Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

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Point Park University and the School of Education proudly recognize DR JASON KEIM, Assistant Principal at General McLane...
05/20/2026

Point Park University and the School of Education proudly recognize DR JASON KEIM, Assistant Principal at General McLane High School in the General McLane School District, who orally defended his dissertation, "From High School to Workforce: Perceptions of Career Readiness Among Non-CTE Graduates" for the degree of Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Leadership and Administration at Point Park University on Friday, May 15.

Chair: Dr. Karen McIntyre
Director, Ed.D. Program in Leadership and Administration, Professor
Point Park University, School of Education

Committee: Dr. Kimberly Damcott
Principal
Millcreek Township School District

Committee: Dr. Matthew Lane
Superintendent
General McLane School District

Point Park University and the School of Education proudly recognize DR SARAH PALM, Principal, McKean Elementary in the G...
05/20/2026

Point Park University and the School of Education proudly recognize DR SARAH PALM, Principal, McKean Elementary in the General McLane School District, who orally defended her dissertation, "Leading the Shift: Lived Experiences of K-12 School Leaders Facilitating Teacher Adoption of Artificial Intelligence" for the degree of Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Leadership and Administration at Point Park University on Thursday, May 14, 2026.

Chair: Dr. Karen McIntyre
Director, Ed.D. Program in Leadership and Administration, Professor
Point Park University, School of Education

Committee: Dr. Shannon Howard
Principal, Shaler Area Middle School
Part-time faculty, Point Park University

Committee: Dr. Kimberly Damcott
Principal, Walnut Creek Middle School
Mill Creek Township School District
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Point Park University and the School of Education proudly recognize DR. ROBERT HALL, Principal in Dr. Cleveland Steward ...
05/14/2026

Point Park University and the School of Education proudly recognize DR. ROBERT HALL, Principal in Dr. Cleveland Steward Elementary School in the Gateway School District, who orally defended his dissertation, “Examining the Influence of Emotional Intelligence on School Leadership Behavior: A Mixed Methods Study of School Principals” for the degree of Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Leadership and Administration at Point Park University on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

Chair: Linda B. Hippert, Ed.D.
Associate Dean, Associate Professor
Director, Career and Technical Teaching in Practice Program

Committee: Mark Marnich, Ed.D.
Professor of Mathematics, Point Park University

William Stropkaj, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools, Keystone Oaks School District

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Point Park University and the School of Education proudly recognize DR. ROBYN DISABATO, MTSS Intervention and Literacy S...
05/14/2026

Point Park University and the School of Education proudly recognize DR. ROBYN DISABATO, MTSS Intervention and Literacy Specialist, State College Area School District, who orally defended her dissertation, "Exploring Teacher Understanding of Morphological Awareness in Middle School Literacy Instruction" for the degree of Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Leadership and Administration at Point Park University.

Chair: Dr. Karen McIntyre
Director, Ed.D. Program in Leadership and Administration, Professor
Point Park University, School of Education

Committee: Dr. Ginny Chambers
Dean, School of Education
Point Park University

Committee: Dr. Amy Crosson
Associate Professor, College of Education
Penn State University

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Point Park University proudly presents 14 amazing students who have earned the degree of "Doctor" in Leadership and Admi...
05/04/2026

Point Park University proudly presents 14 amazing students who have earned the degree of "Doctor" in Leadership and Administration from the School of Education and will participate in the Point Park University Hooding Ceremony on Friday, May 8, 2026. We are indeed of these outstanding leaders. We have no doubt they will continue to contribute greatly to making the world a better place. Congratulations!

Today was truly a special day! 🎉Students from Dr. York’s Building Family Partnerships class at Point Park University joi...
05/04/2026

Today was truly a special day! 🎉Students from Dr. York’s Building Family Partnerships class at Point Park University joined 3rd graders from Jefferson Elementary in Mt. Lebanon and residents from Asbury Heights Retirement Community for a meaningful cross-generational experience. Together, we built connections, shared stories, constructed bridges, and created lasting memories.

This experience was part of Remake Learning Days in collaboration with Matt’s Makerspace-and our hearts are full!💚💛

Point Park University and the School of Education proudly presents:DR. JODI ELIZABETH BORRONI, Assistant Superintendent ...
04/27/2026

Point Park University and the School of Education proudly presents:

DR. JODI ELIZABETH BORRONI, Assistant Superintendent in the Blackhawk School District, who orally defended her dissertation, “The Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Perceived Ability of Female Superintendents to Navigate Systemic and Cultural Barriers to the Superintendency: A Mixed-Methods Study” for the degree of Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Leadership and Administration at Point Park University on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Chair: Linda B. Hippert, Ed.D.
Associate Dean, Point Park University, School of Education
Associate Professor; Director, Career and Technical Teaching in Practice Program

Committee: Jill Jacoby, Ed.D.
Assistant Executive Director, Teaching and Learning, Allegheny Intermediate Unit
Former Superintendent of Schools, Fort Cherry School District

Committee: Bille Rondinelli, Ed.D.
Grable Foundation Fellow; Former Superintendent of Schools, South Fayette Township School District

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