Advising Resources

The School of Education prides itself on offering excellent advising. Whether you are troubleshooting routine or complex challenges, have questions about a policy, or are looking for some guidance, we can help! We are committed to supporting students' academic, personal, and professional growth. Please reach out to an advisor or credential analyst to schedule a time to meet.

Meet Our Team

 

Student Success Team

Antonio Felix, Ed.D.
Associate Dean of Student Services
antonio.felix@lmu.edu
Email to schedule a meeting

Reach out with feedback and questions regarding your student experience, including but not limited to:

  • Funding and Scholarships
  • Student Policies

Michael Cersosimo, Ed.D.
Director of Student Success
michael.cersosimo@lmu.edu
Email to schedule a meeting

Reach out with feedback and questions regarding your student experience, including but not limited to:

  • Academic Probation
  • Accessibility
  • Bulletin Updates
  • Course Registration
  • Course Scheduling
  • Funding and Scholarships
  • Student Organizations
  • Student Policies

Stephanie Serventi, M.Ed.
Assistant Director of Student Success
stephanie.serventi@lmu.edu
Email to schedule a meeting

Reach out with feedback and questions regarding your student experience, including but not limited to:

  • Bulletin Updates
  • Course Scheduling
  • Golden State Teacher Grant
  • CTC Credential Guidance and Policies
  • CalEpic Grant

Contact with enrollment and requirement questions for the following programs.

Graduate Level:

  • Teacher Preparation Partnership Programs listed below.
  • Intern, Resident, and Practitioner Preparation Programs
  • Special Education M.A.
  • Transformative Education M.A.

Partnerships:

  • Seneca
  • Wonderful College Prep
  • CAST Northern California

Ana Baez, M.A.
Academic Advisor
ana.baez@lmu.edu 

Email to schedule a meeting

Contact with enrollment and requirement questions for the following programs.

Graduate Level:

  • Child Welfare and Attendance Authorization (CWA)
  • Counseling M.A. w/LPCC
  • Counseling M.A. w/LPCC and PPS Credential
  • Guidance and Counseling M.A.
  • Higher Education Administration M.A.
  • School Counseling M.A. w/PPS Credential
  • School Psychology M.A. Ed.S. w/PPS Credential

Undergraduate Level:

  • Undergraduate Teacher Prep Programs - all 
  • Educational Studies 4+1 (B.A.+M.A.)

Natasha D'Costa, M.A.
Assistant Director of Preparation Partnerships & Interim Academic Advisor
natasha.d'costa@lmu.edu
Email to schedule a meeting

Contact with enrollment and requirement questions for the following programs.

Graduate Level:

  • Teacher Preparation Partnership Programs listed below.
  • Intern Teacher Preparation Programs
  • Special Education M.A.
  • Transformative Education M.A.

Partnerships:

  • Teach For America
  • Green Dot
  • KIPP
  • Charter Consortium: Stem Prep, Para Los Ninos, Camino Nuevo
  • Ednovate

Terri Taylor
Academic Advisor
terri.taylor@lmu.edu 
Email to schedule a meeting

Contact with enrollment and requirement questions for the following programs.

Graduate Level:

  • Administrative Services Preliminary Credential
  • Bilingual Added Teaching Authorization
  • Catholic School Administration Certificate
  • Educational Leadership M.A.
  • Educational Studies M.A.
  • Elementary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
  • Inclusive Education Certificate
  • Reading and Literacy Added Authorization
  • School Administration M.A.
  • Secondary Single Subject Teaching Credential
  • Special Education and Mild to Moderate Support Needs Credential
  • Transformative Education M.A. (Combined w/Teaching Credential)

Partnerships:

  • Diversity in Leadership Institute (Administrative Services Credential)
  • CAST Los Angeles
  • PLACE Corps
  • PUC Interns

Joy Pirsaheli
Credential Analyst
soecredentials@lmu.edu 
Email to schedule a meeting

Reach out with questions about the credential process and guidelines.
Please see our credential services page for more information.

Angelica "Angie" Crawford, M.S.
Senior Administrative Coordinator
angelica.crawford@lmu.edu
Email to schedule a meeting

Provides administrative support for partnerships programs students. Contact with enrollment and requirement questions for the following programs.

Graduate Level:

  • Teacher Preparation Partnership Programs listed below.
  • Intern Teacher Preparation Programs
  • Special Education M.A.
  • Transformative Education M.A.

Partnerships:

  • Teach For America
  • Green Dot
  • KIPP
  • Charter Consortium: Stem Prep, Para Los Ninos, Camino Nuevo
  • Ednovate

Appointment Procedures & Guidelines

  • Be on time and prepared for your appointment.
  • Before your appointment, review your Degree Works.
  • Bring a list of questions/concerns and any necessary information with you.
  • If you need to cancel your appointment, a phone call/email would be appreciated.
  • During registration periods, check your Lion email for further instructions from your advisor.

Additional Resources