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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Our Mission
Our Mission
United States University provides professional and personal educational opportunities, with special outreach to underserved groups. Through campus and online courses, the University offers affordable, relevant, accessible undergraduate and graduate degree programs and certificates in a supportive, student-centered learning environment.
United States University provides professional and personal educational opportunities, with special outreach to underserved groups. Through campus and online courses, the University offers affordable, relevant, accessible undergraduate and graduate degree programs and certificates in a supportive, student-centered learning environment.
ABOUT US
ABOUT US
Dr. Rebecca Wardlow
Dean, College of Education
Dr. Rebecca Wardlow
Dean, College of Education
Dr. Rebecca Wardlow is the Dean of the College of Education at United States University. Dr. Wardlow was an Elementary Teacher and Principal in California for over ten years before moving into Higher Education. She has been leading Colleges of Education for over fifteen years. Her degrees are in Psychology, Administration, and Educational Leadership from the University of California San Diego. Her research focuses on supporting learners, teachers, and principals in schools with online education and e-learning. When Dr. Wardlow is not working, you can find her traveling the world with her husband or loving her dogs.
Dr. Laurie Wellner
Program Director, Teacher Credentialing
Dr. Laurie Wellner
Program Director, Teacher Credentialing
Dr. Laurie Wellner is the Program Director for the College of Education at United States University and has over 30 years of experience in education, including roles as a general and special education teacher, administrator, and higher education leader. She specializes in teacher education, autism, special education, organizational leadership, ADHD, trust theory, ethics in education, and effective collaboration with stakeholders to improve educational outcomes. Dr. Wellner holds an Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership from the University of La Verne, is widely published, presents her research internationally, chairs doctoral dissertations, and is actively involved in accreditation and advisory committees, advocating passionately for students, families, and teachers.
Brenda Dumas
Credential Analyst
Brenda Dumas
Credential Analyst
Brenda Dumas has 30 years of experience working in student services in higher education at small, medium, and large public institutions. She has her bachelor's degree in Social Sciences and is currently working on a Master's in Education with an emphasis on higher education. Brenda is happy to be a part of USU, where she can use her expertise to help build upon already successful programs and help establish and grow new initiatives.
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