Welcome to the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education at UC Santa Barbara
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education (GGSE) at UC Santa Barbara—a vibrant, inclusive, and mission-driven community dedicated to advancing educational equity, mental health, and social justice.
At the Gevirtz School, we prepare educators, researchers, psychologists, and community leaders who are committed to creating positive change in schools and communities locally, nationally, and globally. Our faculty, students, and alumni engage in innovative research, forge meaningful partnerships, and advocate for policies that promote opportunity, well-being, and equity for all.
Our work is fueled by programs that reflect our values and vision. For example, the Community Fellows Program provides funding for students in our Department of Education’s Teacher Education Program, helping to diversify California’s teacher workforce and create a pipeline for local school districts. In our Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology, competitive training grants support the next generation of scholars and practitioners in school psychology—preparing professionals who will ensure that children and youth receive the educational and mental health services they need to thrive.
Whether you are a prospective student eager to join this mission, a donor who helps make this work possible, or a partner in creating solutions, we invite you to explore how the Gevirtz School fosters transformative impact. Together, we can build a more just, inclusive, and hopeful future.
Thank you for your interest in GGSE. We are proud of what our community has accomplished and excited about what we can achieve together.
With warm regards,
Jill Sharkey
Interim Dean, Gevirtz Graduate School of Education
UC Santa Barbara
Former Deans & Faculty Emeriti of The Gevirtz School
Previous Deans
Jane Conoley
Jules Zimmer
Rich Shavelson
Norman Boyan
