About Us

Meet Our Students and Faculty

Our students and faculty make the Extension School a vibrant place to continue your education. In class you might find an ER doctor who is changing his career to computer science, or a high school teacher earning a degree to broaden her knowledge base. Faculty bring subjects to life in interesting ways, such as organizing a casino night, where students put the probability principles they've learned into practice.

Suzanne KovenSuzanne Koven, Master of Liberal Arts ’08

Rediscovering a passion for writing. While enjoying her career as a medical doctor, this recent graduate embraced her love of creative writing and launched her second career.

Marc ZenderMarc Zender, lecturer

Keeping history vital and fresh. This award-winning Extension School faculty member is devoted to keeping his anthropology classes engaging and unique.

Yuzhong GlynnYuzhong Glynn, Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree candidate

Promoting democracy and human rights. After immigrating to the United States, this undergraduate is working to bring civil rights back to China through education and discourse.

Paul OjanenPaul Ojanen, mathematics for teaching degree candidate

Becoming a more effective teacher. This Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) alumnus is transitioning from math buff to full-fledged mathematician.

Diane MooreDiane Moore, professor

Bringing passion and creativity into the classroom. This Divinity College professor and Extension School faculty member makes classroom topics relevant to modern critical issues.

Sheila Chung HagenSheila Chung Hagen, environmental management degree candidate

Working toward interdisciplinary solutions. This immigrant rights activist wants to integrate her love for the environment with her desire to improve people’s lives on an even greater level.

Jeff ThompsonJeff Thompson, Bachelor of Liberal Arts ’07

Exploring lifelong interests. After putting his education on pause to start a successful business, this graduate is embracing the liberal arts education to make him a more well-rounded individual.