Russell Swanson

Russell Swanson is an Assistant Professor at Teachers College, specializing in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, and Special Education. He serves as the Director of the Alternate Route Licensing Program and Program Lead for the MSELED (Master of Science in Elementary Education) and Restricted License initiatives. His roles include faculty positions in summer programs focused on School Leadership, Middle & Secondary Teacher Education, and Elementary Education.

• Assistant Professor of Elementary Education, Early Childhood, and Special Education
• Director of Alternate Route Licensing Program
• Program Lead, MSELED and Restricted License at Teachers College
• Faculty member in summer programs for School Leadership and Teacher Education

His research interests likely center on innovative teacher education models, alternative licensing pathways, and pedagogical strategies for elementary, early childhood, and special education contexts.