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CTEN Subcommittees Listing 2026-2027

CTEN partnership subcommittee (1 year)

This group meets regularly to support the development of productive preK-12 and Central partnerships that foster the simultaneous renewal of teacher education and the public schools; promote development of and access to high-quality field placements for teacher candidates; foster inquiry that supports the shared vision for teacher education and school renewal; and support the continual professional development required to enable schools to meet the needs of all students.

  • Leah Scharfenburger (Chair)
  • Melissa Gunter
  • Jeremy Visone
  • Daisy Torres-Hill (Dean’s Representative)

School of Education Research Reassigned Time subcommittee (1 year)

The group reviews proposals submitted for research reassigned time and makes recommendations to the SOE Dean. The group will also offer an annual workshop on the submission process and host a research day celebrating scholarship across Epps. Representatives for this committee are elected by their departments. A representative may also be appointed by the SOE dean. The subcommittee will be chaired by the CTEN Director.

  • Wangari Gichiru
  • Shannon Holder
  • Christen Papallo

CTEN Assessment Subcommittee

This group meets regularly to facilitate the ongoing review within and across Central teacher education programs; coordinate the ongoing assessment of initial and advanced teacher certification programs, teacher candidates, and program graduates; monitor student progress and contribute as needed to the accreditation of teacher education programs. This committee is appointed by the CAEP Facilitator.

  • Standard 1 Team: Cara Mulcahy, Tan Leng Goh, Jeff Kitching
  • Standard 2 Team: Patrick Foster, Jeremy Visone, Daisy Torres-Hill
  • Standard 3 Team: Louise Shaw, Donna DeCarlo, Natsuko Takemae
  • Standard 4 & 5 Teams: Carol Ciotto & Helen Abadiano

CTEN Policy and Procedures subcommittee (1 year term)

The group reviews and revises CTEN bylaws, SOE policies, and provides policy recommendations to the Dean. This group will include two faculty members from the disciplinary areas, two from the School of Education, and a representative appointed by the SOE Dean. The chair will be elected by the subcommittee members.