Shane P. Martin, PhD 
Dean and Professor

We are proud to celebrate our 25th anniversary this year. Our establishment as a School of Education in 1992 signified our expansion as a professional learning community, although LMU’s first teacher education program was established in 1948. Twenty-five years ago, we were a team of about 10 full-time faculty and three full-time staff working out of the basement of the Sacred Heart Chapel. Since then, we have grown exponentially. We have established our renowned EdD in Educational Leadership for Social Justice program, built meaningful partnerships with PreK-20 stakeholders both locally and nationally, and have made significant strides in our global impact. The wide range of innovative programs taught by our distinguished faculty offer today’s educators an enriched learning experience that is committed to the education of the whole person and social justice — an approach that is deeply rooted in our Jesuit and Marymount traditions.

We also continue to be recognized for being at the forefront of efforts to transform educational settings. That reputation is reflected in our rapid rise in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Graduate Schools” rankings. The latest listing places us 62nd in the country — the third highest-ranking Jesuit institution, and in the top 5 percent of the 1,500 schools, colleges and departments of education nationwide.

We celebrate our achievements, but are well aware that our work has just begun. This year’s Impact Report highlights some of the ways LMU’s SOE continues to elevate education. We remain steadfast in our commitment to reimagining educator preparation through approaches that put all youth at the center of our work. For the next 25 years and beyond, our outstanding faculty, staff, students, alumni and community partners will continue to tirelessly promote social justice in classrooms and communities, and strive to ensure that all children receive the quality educational experience they deserve.

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