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Dr. Virginia Chambers Named Dean of School of Education Tuesday, December 2, 2025
"We are so fortunate to have an educator of the calibre of Dr. Chambers,” said Shari Payne, Ed.D., provost and senior vice president of Academic Affairs, and dean, School of Continuing and Professional Studies. “She has created innovative education programs, established and maintained critical K–12 partnerships, and has energetically pursued grant and research dollars to carry out the school’s mission."
Chambers has worked with the School of Education faculty to be on the forefront of several education initiatives, including expanding career training education partnership opportunities, and most recently, enhancing AI skill building for educators. The School of Education was selected by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to offer an AI in Education Endorsement Program to equip educators and students with the knowledge and skills to navigate and contribute to an AI-driven world.Prior to joining Point Park, Chambers was a research and teaching assistant and university liaison for the reading specialist intern program at the University of Pittsburgh's School of Education. Before that, she participated in New York University's Steinhardt Global Program at the Institute of Education in London and Oxford, England. For 10 years, Chambers was a second-grade and kindergarten teacher at Takoma Park Elementary School in Takoma Park, Md., and a third-grade teacher at St. Paul's School in Brooklandville, Md. Chambers has presented both nationally and internationally on literacy and maker education.
"I am honored to serve as Dean of the School of Education among such an exceptional group of faculty, staff, and students,” said Chambers. “The School of Education is committed to advancing innovative and flexible opportunities for our students, both undergraduate and graduate. I look forward to building upon our strengths and preparing the next generation of educational leaders."