David Fuentes Professor • Department of Dean College of Education View CV David A. Fuentes is Professor and Dean’s Faculty Fellow in the College of Education in the Department of Teacher Education at William Paterson University. He also serves as Co-Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence (https://www.wpunj.edu/cte/). Dr. Fuentes investigates educator experiences, particularly, the experiences of educators of color in K-12 schools and in higher education settings. His current research focuses on high needs school communities and understanding issues of equity as they relate to the function, purpose, and outcomes of public education. Dr. Fuentes earned his Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction from the Pennsylvania State University and his M.Ed. in Multicultural education from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Degrees PhD Curriculum & Instruction, The Pennsylvania State University State College, PA MEd Multicultural & Bilingual Education, The University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA BA Legal Studies, The University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA Specialization Dr. Fuentes' current research focuses on high needs school communities and understanding issues of equity as they relate to the function, purpose, and outcomes of public education. Licenses and Certifications 05/15/2005 Massachusetts Teacher Of English Langauage (MTEL), Massachusetts Department of Education State Notable Courses Taught Foundations of Multicultural & Bilingual Education:CIED 2050 Email 973 720 3145 By appointment
