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.)

Caytlnn Gorden, M.Ed.
Academic Advisor
caytlnn.gorden@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
  • 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.
Graduate Assistant

Supports Student Success Team in our work.

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