Dean and Professor
Rowan University
Gaëtane Jean-Marie is dean of the College of Education and professor of Educational Leadership at Rowan University. Prior to that, she was dean of the College of Education and Richard 0. Jacobson Endowed Chair of Leadership in Education at the University of Northern Iowa. She earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree at Rutgers, The State University, and her Ph.D. at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Dr. Jean-Marie’s research focuses on educational equity and social justice in P–12 schools, women and leadership in the P-20 system, and leadership development and preparation in a global context. She has over 90 publications and procured over $5.3 million in grants and contracts. She is the editor of Studies in Educational Administration Series (Emerald Publishing) and serves on numerous advisory boards such as chair of the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED) board, member on the Council of Academic Deans from Research Education Institutions (CADREI) and former at-large member of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) and Teacher Education Council of State Colleges and Universities (TECSCU).
In the College of Education at Rowan University, she leads a vibrant community of scholars, students, and staff members who are committed to meeting the toughest challenges in education and addressing issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Rich in tradition and focused on innovation and impact for nearly a hundred years, her college is devoted to preparing tomorrow’s educators and serving the needs of the community. In sum, focused and energetic, she enjoys being in and around educational settings as a leader, researcher, observer, facilitator, mentor, and teacher.
Friday, February 16, 2024
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM MST