People
Supporting Your Path in Education
Learn from faculty and staff who are committed to preparing caring, culturally responsive and equity minded educators.
The Department of Elementary Education faculty and staff support students through coursework, advising, field experiences and program milestones. Their work reflects the department’s commitment to transformative teaching, social justice and success for children and families in culturally and linguistically diverse schools. Use this section to get to know the people who will help guide your learning and support your next step.
Faculty and Staff
Homayoun Ali Borjian
Professor
Isauro Escamilla Calan
Assistant Professor
Jisel Iglesias
Administrative Analyst/Specialist
Mina Kim
Professor
Christy Lao
Professor
Bianca Licata
Assistant Professor
Stephanie Sisk-Hilton, Ph.D.
Professor
Karen Tiu
Lecturer
Maria Zavala
Professor/Chair
Emeritus Faculty
Dr. Josephine Arce: jarce@sfsu.edu
Dr. Laureen Chew: laureenenator@gmail.com
Dr. Marguerite Conrad: mconrad4@sfsu.edu
Diane Garfield: diangarf@sfsu.edu
Dr. Debra Luna: dluna@sfsu.edu
Dr. Carol Langbort: clangbo@sfsu.edu
Dr. Daniel Meier dmeier@sfsu.edu
Dr. Isabel Quita: quita@sfsu.edu
Dr. Cecelia Wambach: drwams@sfsu.edu