Leadership
Linda Banks-Santilli
Dr. Linda Banks-Santilli is associate dean for academic affairs and clinical associate professor in the Higher Education Administration program of the Educational Leadership & Policy Studies department at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. She oversees BU Wheelock’s academic programs and is committed to helping students achieve their educational goals. At BU […]
Penny Bishop
Dr. Penny A. Bishop is dean of Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development and professor of teaching and learning. A scholar of early adolescence and middle grades education, Dr. Bishop joined BU in 2024 after a competitive national search for the college’s new leader. Dr. Bishop comes to BU most recently from […]
Mary Churchill
Dr. Mary L. Churchill is associate dean of strategic initiatives & community engagement Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. In addition, Dr. Churchill directs the Strategic Partnerships & Community Engagement Office, which sets the strategic direction for the college’s community engagement and advocacy work. In 2021, Dr. Churchill took a public service […]
Eric Cordero-Siy
Dr. Eric Cordero-Siy (last syllable is pronounced “sea,” like the body of water) is the associate dean for equity, diversity, and inclusion ad interim at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development, where he is also a clinical assistant professor in the Mathematics Education program. His work supports elementary teachers in developing lessons […]
Kathleen Corriveau
Dr. Kathleen Corriveau is the associate dean for faculty affairs and a professor at BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. She also directs the Social Learning Laboratory at BU Wheelock. Her research focuses on social-cognitive development of trust in early childhood, bridging ideas from developmental and social psychology and applying them to educational […]
Leslie Dietiker
Dr. Leslie Dietiker is the associate dean for research at Wheelock College of Education and Human Development and an associate professor of mathematics education. Her research focuses attention on the curricular perspectives of mathematics teachers and their use of mathematics curriculum materials. Dr. Dietiker is the recipient of the Boston University Metcalf Award for Excellence […]
Heather Johnson
Heather Johnson is the assistant dean of executive affairs at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. In this role, she provides strategic and executive leadership throughout the college, overseeing and managing matters of institutional importance on behalf of the dean. Before joining BU Wheelock, Dr. Johnson served as vice president of programs, […]
Ryan Lovell
Ryan Lovell is the assistant dean for academic affairs at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. He provides oversight of academic affairs and manages the college’s partnership agreements. Mr. Lovell also directs the Professional Preparation Office, which works closely with faculty to provide centralized services across all academic programs for educator licensure […]
Matthew Sullivan
Matthew Sullivan is the assistant dean for administration & finance at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. He is BU Wheelock’s senior financial and human resources administrator with responsibility for the college’s finances, business operations, human resources, space planning, and facilities. Prior to joining Boston University, he served as vice dean for […]
Elizabeth Vassallo
At Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development, Elizabeth Vassallo supports students in reaching their academic goals by serving as an academic support and resource referral, as well as an advisor for BU Wheelock’s student leadership organizations. Ms. Vassallo received Boston University’s Undergraduate Academic Advising Award in 2024. She started her career as […]