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At Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies, the college’s leadership provides strategic guidance that advances our mission of academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement. Through their stewardship, Attallah College cultivates rigorous programs that prepare future educators and scholars, supports faculty research initiatives, and strengthens community partnerships that address the evolving needs of schools and society.

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Dr. Roxanne Greitz Miller

Dean of Attallah College of Educational Studies
Dr. Roxanne Greitz Miller was named Dean of the Attallah College of Educational Studies in March 2022. She previously served as Chapman's Vice Provost for Graduate Education and currently holds the Donna Ford Attallah Endowed Professorship in Teacher Education.
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Dr. Jillian Wood

Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Director of Undergraduate Education Programs
Dr. Jillian Wood is the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and oversees the Attallah College undergraduate and minor programs.
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Dr. Michelle Hall

Assistant Dean of Accreditation and Assessment
Dr. Michelle Hall is responsible for the oversight and management of Attallah College’s program improvement system, which entails all accreditation site visits and associated documents and reports.
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Dr. Scot Danforth

Assistant Dean for Research
Dr. Scot Danforth oversees faculty and student research and research grant initiatives at Attallah College.
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Kathy Arballo

Director of Administrative Operations
Kathy Arballo oversees the day-to-day administrative and financial operations of the college.
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Dr. Keith Howard

Director of Ph.D. in Education Program
Dr. Keith Howard is a Professor of Education and the Director of the Ph.D. in Education Program at the Attallah College of Educational Studies.
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Dr. Trisha Sugita

Director of Teacher Education Programs
Dr. Trisha Sugita oversees the Attallah College teacher education graduate programs.
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Dr. Kelly Kennedy

Director of School Counseling and School Psychology Programs
Dr. Kelly Kennedy oversees for the Attallah College school counseling and school psychology graduate programs. She also works with students in the Ph.D. in Education program as a mentor and dissertation committee member and chair.
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Dr. Randelle Kirkemo

Assistant Director of School Counseling Program
Dr. Randelle (Randee) Kirkemo is the assistant director of the School Counseling program and an assistant professor of School Counseling in the Attallah College of Education Studies.
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Dr. Amy Jane Griffiths

Assistant Director of LPCC Program
Dr. Amy Jane Griffiths is a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY 24536) and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist. She is an assistant director of the licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) program, and is an associate professor of school counseling in the Attallah College of Education Studies.
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Dr. Tara Widner

Director of Leadership Studies Programs
Dr. Tara Widner oversees the Attallah College leadership studies programs.
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