Academics
- Academics
- - Undergraduate programs
    Bachelor's programs in the arts and sciences, business, education, and engineering.
  - Graduate programs
    Master's programs in business, counseling, education and engineering, and a Ph.D. in leadership studies.
  - Non-degree & certificate programs
    Certificates in business, health care, education and technology; also ESL and cultural exchange.
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Student Life
- Student Life
- - Student wellbeing
    Holistic growth is important: we balance physical health, intellectual challenge, social interaction and personal reflection.
  - Diversity & inclusion
    We work towards an inclusive and global learning environment where all members of our community can thrive and succeed.
  - Spiritual life & service
    As Saints, we search for meaning and purpose, welcome each other with open hearts, and care for the world we live in.
Why Saint Martin's?
- Why Saint Martin's?
- - Our Catholic Benedictine tradition
    For over 125 years, our Benedictine values, including community, hospitality, justice, listening, and stewardship, have been the foundation of life at Saint Martin's.

School

College of Education and Counseling

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College of Education and Counseling

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What we do

The College of Education and Counseling is committed to educating dynamic, engaged, and culturally responsive leaders. Our graduates step into their schools, organizations, government agencies and nonprofits ready to engage with their communities in a way that honors and celebrates diversity in the spirit of Benedictine values. Join us in this important work - grounded in mission and driven by a vision of equitable education for all!

Contact Information

education@stmartin.edu

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Education College of Distinction

Saint Martin's was named an Education College of Distinction for 2024-25.
Read the press release

Undergraduate programs

Our program pathways provide many routes to excellence, all of which culminate in real experience and are focused on community, collaboration, and cultural awareness.

Elementary Education (Major) Special Education (Major, minor)Secondary Education (major) Educational Studies (Major)

Master's and education programs

Our master’s programs will challenge you to become the best in your field. We develop professionals who are analytical, reflective, ethical, and culturally responsive. Explore our many opportunities, and choose your path to success.

Master in Teaching (MIT) Master of Education (MED)

Master of Education in Higher Education and Student Affairs (MED-HESA)

Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC)

School Administrator certification

We prepare school leaders with vision, passion, and a focus on social justice. Our administrators go into the field ready to actively engage, leverage strengths, listen and reflect, and make meaningful change.

Explore our Administrator program

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Fall/Winter 2023-24
Spring/Summer 2023
Fall/Winter 2022-2023

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Saint Martin's JBLM programs

Saint Martin's offers a variety of degree programs designed to meet the needs of our students enrolled at our campus at JBLM. Whether you want to upgrade your skills, dive into a new field or explore your potential, Saint Martin's-JBLM can help.

Contact us to find out more about Saint Martin's-JBLM

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Teaching equity: Advocating for students

Our dynamic regional conference included keynote speaker Erin Jones, whose inspiring address focused on equity in education. It was a professionally focused day of policy and practice sharing, mobilization, and network building! Join us next year!

Learn more about our breakout sessions!

Staff

Chung S. Lee, D.Sc.

School of Business Dean
College of Education and Counseling Interim Dean
Professor, Business

Ariah Hayes

Education Placement and Certification Specialist

McKenna Johnson

Education Student Support Coordinator
Education Admissions and Advising

Olivia Rackham

Executive Assistant, School of Business
Office Support, College of Education and Counseling

Shawn Ritter

Data Coordinator

Lena Roth

Executive Assistant to the Dean

Faculty

Michele Bledsoe, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Education
Field Director

Jeff Broome, Ed.D.

Adjunct Faculty, Post-graduate School Administrator Certification

Jackie Clark, Ph.D., M.A.Ed.

Director, Ph.D. in Leadership Studies
Director, M.Ed. in Higher Education and Student Affairs
Associate Professor, College of Education and Counseling

Tessa Davis-Price, Ph.D., LMHC, LCPC

Assistant Professor, Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) Program

Jeremy Delamarter, Ed.D.

Associate Professor, Education
Chair, Education

Nancy Faaren, M.A.

Adjunct Faculty, Post-graduate School Administrator Certification

Stalina Harris, Ph.D., NCC, LPC

Assistant Professor, Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) Program

Paul J. Harvey, Ed.D.

Director, Post-graduate School Administrator Certification
Adjunct Faculty

Linda Maier, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Education
College of Education and Counseling Chair
Tenure and Promotion Committee

Ann Maureen McCaughan, Ph.D., LCPC

Associate Professor, Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) Program
Accreditation Coordinator

Chris Meiers, Ph.D., HESA

Adjunct Faculty

Julie (Seok Young) Moon, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Education

Melissa Munson-Merritt, M.Ed.

Adjunct Faculty, Post-graduate School Administrator Certification

K. Alexandra Onno, Ph.D., LMHC

Associate Professor, Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) Program
Clinical Coordinator

Johanna Powell, Ph.D., LMFT

Chair, Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) Program
Associate Professor

Janie Sacco, Ed.D.

Adjunct, Social Justice
Adjunct, Leadership Studies

Jeannette Smith, Ph.D.

Adjunct Faculty, M.Ed. in Higher Education and Student Affairs

Celeste Trimble, MFA, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Education

Karen Widdowson, Ph.D.

Program Director, Special Education
Assistant Professor, Education

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