Career Paths

USC Rossier EDL graduates hold a variety of positions in educational settings.

Current positions of some of our graduates include:

Erin Abshere EdD ’16, Senior Accountability Researcher, California Charter Schools Association
Jessica McNabb EdD ’16, Leadership Development Program Manager, The Walt Disney Company
Deborah Kinley EdD ’15, Associate Dean of Continuing and Community Education, Glendale Community College
Marco Masoni EdD ’15, Dean of Innovation, The Derryfield School
Grace Losada EdD ’14, Vice President of Education, Fusion Education Group

University faculty member in teacher education
University-school liaison
Professional development specialist for K-12 schools and other settings (museums, district offices, subject matter projects)
Curriculum developer in K-12 settings
School site instructional expert, curriculum-related administrator and/or department chair

Current positions of some of our graduates include:

Jennifer Edic Bryant EdD ’16, Director, Metrics & LCAP, Azusa Unified School District
Ashley Selva EdD ’16, Faculty Advisor & Lecturer, Cal State TEACH Program, California State University, Long Beach
David Dunstan EdD’14, Director, Student Support & Intervention, Antelope Valley Union High School District
Xiamora Mateo-Gaxiola EdD ’14, Senior Director of Teaching & Learning, Los Angeles Education Partnership

Senior administration and/or leadership positions at two- and four-year colleges (Vice President/Dean of Student Affairs)
Senior academic executive positions in two-year colleges (President or Academic Vice President of Community College)
Leadership position in education-related professional development organizations or counseling centers and agencies
Education-related non-profit organizations
Key leadership positions in higher education policy-related organizations

Current positions of some of our graduates include:

Mirasol Espanola ’04, Executive Director, Undergraduate Advising & Programs, School of Business, George Washington University, Washington, DC

Jim Adams ’02, President, Life Pacific College, San Dimas, CA
Brandon Martin ’02, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, California State University, Northridge
Soncia Reagins-Lilly ’99, Senior Associate Vice President and Dean of Students, University of Texas, Austin

Pre-K-12 administration (site or district levels)
Superintendent
Deputy/Assistant Superintendent
District Director/Coordinator
Site Principal
Other administrative positions
Education-related non-profit organizations and foundations
K-12 policy-related organizations
K-12 related social services agencies
Higher Education: teaching and/or administrative position in K-12 Administrative or Teacher Education

Current positions of some of our graduates include:

Kevin Baxter ’04, Superintendent of Elementary Schools, Archdiocese of Los Angeles
Gabriela Mafi ’02, Superintendent, Garden Grove Unified School District

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