Rev. Fr. Camillo Abatanie Bonsuuri is a citizen of Ghana, in West Africa, and has been a Roman Catholic priest for 26 years. During an initial pastoral assignment, Rev. Bonsuuri worked as a “local manager” of Catholic schools in a rural parish.

The assignment brought him face-to-face with difficult situations such as inadequate facilities, insufficient staff, discriminatory policies and outdated materials. He is pursuing his Ed.D from LMU during a sabbatical break from his ministry in order to help initiate educational reform in Ghana.

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Associate Professor Terese Aceves found her professional calling when, as an undergraduate psychology major at UC Berkeley, she participated in an intern program involving pediatric inpatients at a local psychiatric facility.

“These kids were not allowed to have access to books, games, artwork, or toys, even when interns worked in the unit,” Aceves says. “They lived in a mostly sterile and cold environment. Seeing that motivated me to explore how kids with special needs are treated, and what professionals can do to provide them with appropriate supports and educational experiences.”

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LMU double alumna Julie Harris Neiger was recognized as a top 10 finalist for Teacher of the Year by the San Diego County Office of Education. She speaks highly of the School of Education, saying, “LMU is the best in addressing how to work with diverse student populations. I was taught all aspects of theory and practice, and provided guidance and advice along the way.” Julie says LMU gave her a strong foundation that has prepared for every situation she faces as a teacher. “I really appreciate that I can apply everything I learned in a practical way.”

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