School of Education Faculty

At Saint Louis University, our faculty don’t just teach — they mentor, challenge, and inspire. Many of our undergraduate students choose to return for SLU graduate programs because of the meaningful relationships they’ve built with professors who invest deeply in their success.

Our faculty combine academic expertise with extensive professional experience in influential leadership roles. They bring the realities of the field into the classroom, ensuring students gain both a solid foundation of knowledge and the practical skills to lead with confidence. With their guidance, students graduate prepared to make an immediate and lasting impact in their schools, organizations and communities.

Office of the Dean

• Gary Ritter, Ph.D.
  Dean
• Molly A. Schaller, Ph.D.
  Associate dean
• Alexandra Boyd, Ph.D.
  Assistant dean
• Benton Brown, Ph.D.
  Assistant dean
• Elizabeth Nutt
  Executive assistant
• Ashley Burle, Ph.D.
  Director of graduate admissions
• Matthew Kowalski
  Financial coordinator
• Sam Link
  Administrative assistant
• Ryan Wilson
  Senior director of community and student engagement

Faculty

Educational Studies

Educational Leadership

Higher Education Administration