Dean Rene S. Parmar,
Welcome to the School of Education at SUNY New Paltz!
We are delighted that you are considering a career in education or a related field. We invite you to explore our many wonderful program offerings and professional development opportunities.
As an educator, you will become one of the most important “influencers” in a child’s life. Educators provide the scaffolds for developing intellectual talents in literary, creative, and scientific fields that maximize student potential. The knowledge, strategies, perspectives, and values that you impart have the power to create a just and equitable society. We will give you the tools to understand and address the challenges in the education system. Your students will be introduced to ways of knowing and thinking that will help them achieve their personal goals as well as make the world a better place.
The philosophy of the School of Education at SUNY New Paltz is rooted in the concept of the transformative power of education. Our mission is to prepare caring, critical, and reflective professionals who will be advocates for maximizing the potential of their students. The mission is reflected in our conceptual framework that focuses on:
- Critical Inquiry and Intellectual Development
- Professional Skills and Disposition
- Culturally Responsive Practice and Social Justice
- Democratic Citizenship and Student Advocacy
Join us in the movement to transform our local and global society through the best that education has to offer. Let our nationally accredited programs and our outstanding faculty help you realize your goals.
Rene S. Parmar, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Education
