About
When it comes to possibilities in the field of education, Touro's Graduate School of Education has you covered.
Our Mission & Goals
Mission
The Graduate School of Education prepares educators to meet the needs of all students and train them for the future of education. Our Mission is to promote social justice by serving the community and larger society; as well as to prepare and continuously support professional educators to meet the needs of a constantly changing and diverse student population.
Goals & Objectives
- Promote equity, diversity, and inclusive education.
- Prepare innovative, culturally responsive educators.
- Offer continuing support to educators.
- Meet the needs of expanding, diverse student populations.
- Promote social justice by serving the community and society.
- Foster a welcoming culture that promotes health and wellness.
Our Duty to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
In Touro's Graduate School of Education, we know that by promoting innovation, equity, diversity, and inclusion our exceptional graduates carry it into their lives, schools and workplaces. Your experience in our Graduate School of Education has its deepest meaning when it is shared, implemented and expanded upon.
We train our graduates to
- Apply knowledge in real, complex teaching situations
- Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences
- Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines
Our Leadership
Dr. Lisa Norton
Dean, College of Education and Health Sciences
Dr. Norton joined the College of Education and Health Sciences - under whose leadership the School of Nursing falls - in 2016. Previously, she served as Associate Dean of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
There, she coordinated the first student success center in the College of Education and Health Professions to help students, especially those historically underserved, stay or get back on track.
Dr. Karis Clarke
Assistant Dean, College of Education & Health Sciences
Dr. Karis Clarke is a Professor, Director of the Graduate School of Education, and Assistant Dean of Education and Health Sciences at Touro University California who works to prepare educators to meet the needs of all students locally, nationally, and internationally.
For 10+ years Karis has driven the development of teacher education and educational leadership programs with oversight of training programs, instructional strategies, curriculum planning, and accreditation.