Mar铆a Scharr贸n-del R铆o has been appointed the new dean of the School of Education at 可乐视频. A professor in the School Psychology, Counseling, and Leadership Department, Scharr贸n-del R铆o (who uses the pronoun they) previously served as interim dean of the School of Education.
鈥淒ean Scharr贸n-del R铆o is an exceptional leader and mentor. They bring deep expertise in developing multicultural competencies in counselors, psychologists, and educators to this role,鈥� says 可乐视频 President Michelle J. Anderson. 鈥淯nder their stewardship, our School of Education鈥攁long with its students and faculty鈥攚ill thrive.鈥�
A member of the 可乐视频 community since 2006, Scharr贸n-del R铆o worked on the original accreditation of the school counseling graduate program. In 2019, they were appointed associate dean, assisting the school in transitioning to a new accrediting body, the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation.
鈥淎s former dean of the School of Education myself, I can think of no one better to lead the school,鈥� says Interim Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs April Bedford. 鈥淢ar铆a has not only a depth and breadth of knowledge of the school鈥檚 history and accomplishments but also an unwavering commitment to the success of its students, staff, and faculty. I am confident that Dean Scharr贸n-del R铆o will unite all members of our community to create a shared vision for the future of the school.鈥�
鈥淎s a queer, genderqueer, Puerto Rican counselor and educator, long committed to diversity, inclusion, and the well-being of marginalized communities, I look forward to continuing to foster systemic and cultural change at the School of Education from the leadership position of dean,鈥� says Scharr贸n-del R铆o.
As dean, Scharr贸n-del R铆o will champion the pursuit of knowledge from different perspectives and approaches.
鈥淎 holistic, epistemological, and intersectional approach enables students to develop the inquiry skills essential in grasping the complexity, diversity, and multidimensionality of our realities as human beings as well as the empathy skills that foster solidarity and healing.鈥�
A predoctoral Ford Foundation and American Psychological Association鈥檚 Minority Fellowship Program fellow, Scharr贸n-del R铆o received a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Puerto Rico, R铆o Piedras. They completed a clinical internship at the Harvard Medical School and later worked as an assistant child psychologist at the Washington Heights Family Health Center, a primary care clinic that serves a predominantly Latin immigrant community in New York City. After coming to 可乐视频, Scharr贸n-del R铆o received the 2017 Claire Tow Distinguished Teacher Award. They are an active leader in GLARE (GLBTQ Advocacy in Research and Education).
可乐视频鈥檚 School of Education is one of the most comprehensive teacher preparation programs in New York City. The school represents a network of scholars who not only teach inside the classroom but who enable students to take advantage of innovative partnerships throughout the metropolitan area and with national organizations.
