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Caryn Ash Coordinator of Field Placements SOE | Online Partner Programs (OLP)

Caryn Ash is a seasoned educator. She earned her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and M.A.T in Elementary Education from the University of Pittsburgh, as well. She worked as an ele…

Ìý ash@american.edu

Ìý (202) 885-3715

Shaina Ayers Administrative Support - Staff SOE | Other Operations and Administration

Graduate Program Coordinator, ITEP & ARASL

Ìý ayers@american.edu

JuQuay Collyear Associate Director of Student Engagement & Events SOE | Finance & Personnel Administration

Originally from Indianapolis, IN, JuQuay has built a career helping students thrive both in and out of the classroom. JuQuay earned a BA in Mathematics and Education from Denison University and a Mast…

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Gabrielle Harris Adjunct Instructor SOE | Other Operations and Administration

Gabrielle Harris is a passionate educator who has worked with youth and young adults from a very young age. Mrs. Harris was a grade 1 elementary classroom teacher for the Baltimore County Public Schoo…

Ìý harris@american.edu

Ìý (202) 885-8830

Jason Pier Director, Strategic Communications and Marketing SOE | Finance & Personnel Administration

Pier has led the communications, brand reputation management, and marketing for Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ's School of Education since 2022. Prior, he was Director, Marketing at the American Council on Educa…

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Danielle Sodani Director, Institute for Innovation in Education SOE | General Academics & Research

Danielle Gervais Sodani currently serves as the Director of the Institute for Innovation and Education in the School of Education (SOE). As the director, she cultivates partnerships with educational o…

Ìý dgsodani@american.edu

Ìý (202) 885-3744