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About Us

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Welcome to the Department of Educational Leadership at California State University, Fullerton.

We are committed to preparing dynamic, equity-driven leaders for California’s schools, colleges, and communities. Our faculty are scholar-practitioners who bring real-world expertise into the classroom. Whether you’re aspiring to lead in a PreK–12 school, a community college, or across educational systems, our programs are designed to empower you to drive change and make a lasting impact. 

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MISSION 

With our partners, we help leaders disrupt and transform educational systems so that all students, particularly those who have been marginalized in schools and society, can engage fully in the benefits of education.

VISION

An educational system that is just, equitable, and inclusive.  

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CONTACT US

Department of Educational Leadership
College of Education
California State University, Fullerton

Email: edleadership@fullerton.edu 

Phone: (657) 278-4023

Location: CP-520

Mailing address: P.O. Box 6868  Fullerton, CA 92831-6868  

Campus Map and Directions

Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

Ms. Karly Perez
Department Coordinator
karperez@fullerton.edu 

Ms. Nicole Corliss
Administrative Support Assistant, Ed.D. Program
nicorliss@fullerton.edu

Ms. Rachael E. Amaro, M.S. Ed.
Department Admissions & Academic Advisor
raamaro@fullerton.edu 

FACULTY LEADERSHIP

Dr. Ioakim Boutakidis
Department Chair
iboutakidis@fullerton.edu 

Dr. Nancy Watkins
Director, Ed.D. Program
nwatkins@fullerton.edu 

Dr. Daniel Choi
Coordintaor, Ed.D. Pre K-12 Specialization
dchoi@fullerton.edu 

Dr. Linda Rose
Coordinator, Ed.D. Community College Specialization
lrose@fullerton.edu 

Dr. Rudy Acosta
Coordinator, MSEDAD/PASC Programs
roacosta@fullerton.edu 

Dr. Lissa Ramirez-Stapleton
Coordinator, MSHE Program
lramirez-stapleton@fullerton.edu 

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