»Ph.D. in Education Faculty
Chapman University I Attallah College of Educational Studies
At Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies, our esteemed faculty are at the core of our program. Our dedicated faculty members guide doctoral students through every step of their academic journey, fostering close collaboration on publications, presentations, and grant proposals.
Meet Dr. Keith Howard, Director of the Ph.D. in Education Program
Dr. Keith Howard
Professor
Dr. Keith Howard, a leading voice in the field of education, serves as both a Professor
and the Director of our Ph.D. in Education program. His research spans critical areas
like computer science technology use in education, ethical considerations in K-12
environments, and equity in mathematics. As a doctoral student, you will have the
opportunity to collaborate with Dr. Howard and other accomplished faculty members
as you make your mark in education.
Our Internationally and Nationally Recognized Faculty
Our faculty members are thought leaders in their respective fields, each contributing
unique insights to the Ph.D. in Education program:
Dr. Quaylan Allen
Associate Professor
Area of Research: Sociology of Education, Black Male Educational Outcomes, Educational
Policy, Visual Research, Gender Studies
Dr. Meghan Cosier
Professor
Area of Research: Inclusive Education, Disability Studies, School Reform, Teacher
Preparation
Dr. Scot Danforth
Professor
Area of Research: Inclusive Education, Disability Studies, School Reform, Teacher
Preparation
Dr. Amy Jane Griffiths
Associate Professor
Area of Research: Psychological Well-Being, Autism & Employment, Transition Support
for Youth with Disabilities
Dr. Doug Havard
Assistant Professor
Area of Research: STEM Education, Educational Equity, Quantitative Methodologies
Dr. Jared Izumi
Assistant Professor
Area of Research: School Mental Health, Social-Emotional Learning, Behavioral Risk
Screening
Dr. Jennifer E. Kong
Assistant Professor
Area of Research: Special Education, Math Interventions, STEM Education for Youth with Disabilities,
Second Language Development
Dr. Andrew Matschiner
Assistant Professor
Area of Research: Leadership for Equity, Racial Equity in Education, Sociopolitical
Contexts of Education
Dr. Whitney McIntyre Miller
Associate Professor
Area of Research: Peace Leadership, Community Development, Post-conflict Societies,
Student Philanthropy
