About

Welcome to the Hunter College School of Education! Founded in 1870 as New York City’s first teacher-preparation school, our school is both steeped in history and focused on the future. Our School of Education is committed to developing reflective, knowledgeable, and highly effective educators, administrators, and counselors. We strive to advance scholarship that enriches our understanding and improves the conditions of our communities. We believe that the transformative power of education, an essential tenet of democracy, can only be realized by interrupting societal inequities and injustices.

Our faculty, staff, and students positively impact the lives of individuals, families, and communities. Graduates from our programs contribute through a range of roles in PreK-12 classrooms, schools, districts, research and policy centers, and community agencies. They are equipped to guide the academic, social, and emotional development of children, adolescents, and adults through reflective practice and actionable research.

At Hunter College’s School of Education, we are dedicated to cultivating and sustaining productive, mutually beneficial partnerships with local schools and agencies. Community-engaged, collaborative relationships reflect the strengths of our vibrant urban community and are critical to effective educational experiences.

Explore our website to discover more about our School of Education and its three academic departments: Curriculum and Teaching, Educational Foundations and Counseling, and Special Education. Each department offers a diverse array of outstanding programs designed for both experienced educators and those new to the profession.

We invite you to explore our website, learn more about our dedicated faculty and innovative programs, and make a difference in the field of education

Julie Gorlewski, Klara and Larry Silverstein Dean, School of Education