School of Education

WATCH THE RECORDING OF THE CEREMONY THAT OCCURRED ON JUNE 13, 2024 AT 5 P.M. ET.

Congratulations to the Class of 2024!

Congratulations, graduates! It is a great honor to celebrate your accomplishment at the School of Education's Commencement ceremony. This is a special moment as you complete your studies at Drexel and prepare for the next step in your life. Whether you are joining us in person at the Academy of Music or online via the video player above, I hope you and your family can take the time to enjoy and cherish this momentous occasion.

Remember, you are forever a Dragon! Your time as a student in the School of Education may be ending, but you now join a network of Drexel alumni serving in education and other professions around the world. Connect with us by updating your contact information below and exploring the ways to get involved with the School of Education. Also, be sure to keep in touch by following us on social media at any of the links below.

Sincerely,

Aroutis Foster, PhD
Interim Dean, School of Education

School of Education Commencement Speaker: Debora Carrera, EdD

Dr. Debora Carrera, the City of Philadelphia's new Chief Education Officer, served the School District of Philadelphia for over 27 years; rising from teacher to principal to Assistant Superintendent. She then served the Pennsylvania Department of Education for over two years in several senior-level roles. Dr. Carrera is a lifelong advocate and supporter of children and families.

Dr. Carrera is charged with leading and implementing Mayor Parker's education vision and agenda, which includes year-round education opportunities for children, meaningful out-of-school programs, preparing a strategy for school building modernization in concert with the School District, facilitating outreach to teachers, counselors, and principals, and assisting the process of recruiting applicants to serve on the School Board.

Join the SOE Alumni Network!

You may be graduating, but you will always be a Dragon! Stay in touch with the School of Education and learn about specific opportunities open to alumni. Did you know the School of Education has its own alumni board? Click on the boxes below to update your information and to learn about ways to get involved with the School of Education.

Update Your Contact Information

Stay in touch with the School of Education by updating your email address. We will send you professional opportunities, invites to alumni events, and occasional alumni e-newsletters.

Ways to Get Involved

Whether it's serving on the Alumni Board or as an SOE Dragon Ambassador, there are many ways to get involved.

Don't Miss the University-wide Commencement on June 14!

We hope you'll join us for this special event at Citizens Bank Park on Friday, June 14. We look forward to celebrating our graduates at the University-wide Commencement ceremony, where our newest Forever Dragons will get the chance to participate in a procession around the baseball field and have their degrees conferred by President John Fry before being officially welcomed into the ranks of Drexel alumni.