Aimee LaPointe Terosky

Aimee LaPointe Terosky is an Associate Dean at Saint Joseph's University's School of Education and Human Development, where she also holds a professorial role in the Department of Educational Leadership, Counseling, and Social Work. She coordinates admissions for the Interdisciplinary Doctor of Education Program for Educational Leaders and serves as a university liaison to Philadelphia's school district partnerships.

• B.S. in Secondary Education (Social Studies) - Pennsylvania State University
• M.A. in School Leadership - Villanova University
• Ed.D. in Higher and Postsecondary Education - Teachers College, Columbia University

Her research spans K-12 and higher education, focusing on:

• Urban educational leadership and principal vitality
• Faculty development and mid-career sustainability
• Gender equity in academic career trajectories
• Community-engaged scholarship and teaching
• Instructional leadership and pedagogical innovation

Recent publications reveal patterns in:

• Post-tenure faculty development challenges
• Community engagement in academic research
• Quantitative methodological training
• Equity-focused leadership models

Scientific honors include:

• 2024 Tengelmann Award for Distinguished Research and Teaching
• 2022 Fr. Ed Brady, SJ Award
• Multiple Michael J. Morris Grants for scholarly research
• ASHE Dissertation of the Year (2005)

She has held leadership roles at Saint Joseph's University since 2011 and maintains active involvement in Philadelphia's educational community partnerships.