Credential Contacts

Updated 5.28.24

Credential Student Service Center

credentials@csueastbay.edu

Credential Student Service Center and Education Services Staff
Name/Title Key areas Staff Contact Info

Credential Student Service Center (CSSC)

All credential program admission and completion inquiries 

credentials@csueastbay.edu

Include the program name, application term in the subject line, and full name, program name, and net ID if applicable in all correspondence.

Brenna Iredale,
Credential Analyst II

Inquiries regarding admission eligibility and program requirements for all programs. Inquires related to current candidates and completers for all programs. Authorized Submitter with the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

brenna.iredale@csueastbay.edu

April James,
Credential Analyst II

Inquiries regarding admission eligibility and program requirements for all programs. Inquires related to current candidates and completers for all programs. Authorized Submitter with the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

april.james@csueastbay.edu 

 Credential Analyst I

Inquiries regarding admission and program requirements. Inquires related to current candidates and completers for all programs.

 

MOU Program agreements mseducation@csueastbay.edu

Syna Aye, Credential Admissions Coordinator

Inquiries regarding admission requirements and application status for Single Subject on campus and online programs. syna.aye@csueastbay.edu

Dominque Noble, Credential Admissions Coordinator

Inquiries regarding admission requirements and application status for Multiple Subject, Education Specialist, and RLAA Programs. dominique.noble@csueastbay.edu

Philip Darmstaedter, 

Administrative Support Coordinator

Inquiries regarding admission application status for PPS: School Counseling, PPS: School Psychology, and Administrative Services Credential Programs.

philip.darmstaedter@csueastbay.edu

Debbie Woods,

Academic Coordinator

Academic Coordinator- support for applicants and enrolled students in all Educational Leadership programs. Administrative Services Credential Programs.

 

debbie.woods@csueastbay.edu

If you are starting your research on a credential program, please begin by reviewing the program descriptions found on our web page information for prospective credential students

Credential Program Faculty
Area Faculty Contact Contact Info

Dean, College of Education and Allied Studies

Dr. Robert Williams robert.williams@csueastbay.edu

Associate Dean, College of Education and Allied Studies

Dr. Ana Garcia-Nevarez ana.garcianevarez@csueastbay.edu

Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential - Langauge Speech & Hearing

See program website

Educational Leadership Department  

Department Chairs

Dr. Peg Winkelman

Dr. Kathryn Hayes

peg.winkelman@csueastbay.edu

kathryn.hayes@csueastbay.edu

Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (on-campus program) Dr. Mari Gray mari.gray@csueastbay.edu 
Administrative Services Clear Credential-Induction  Dr. Mari Gray mari.gray@csueastbay.edu
Masters in Educational Leadership Online-Preliminary Administrative Services Credential  Dr. Nancy Jordan nancy.jordan@csueastbay.edu 

Educational Psychology Department

Dr. Greg Jennings, Chair greg.jennings@csueastbay.edu
Education Specialist - Mild/Moderate Support Needs

Dr. Linda Smetana, Program Coordinator

Dr. Meaghan McCollow-Summer Program Coordinator

Dr. Sara McDaniel 

linda.smetana@csueastbay.edu

 

meaghan.mccollow@csueastbay.edu

sara.mcdaniel@csueastbay.edu

Education Specialist - Extensive Support Needs

Dr. Linda Smetana, Program Coordinator

Dr. Meaghan McCollow-Summer Program Coordinator

linda.smetana@csueastbay.edu

meaghan.mccollow@csueastbay.edu

Pupil Personnel Services - School Counseling Credential

Program Coordinator -Dr. Ulash Thakore-Dunlap

ulash.thakoredunlap@csueastbay.edu

Pupil Personnel Services - School Psychology Credential

Dr. Oanh Tran, Program Coordinator

oanh.tran@csueastbay.edu

Teacher Education Department

Dr. Shadi Roshandel, Department Chair

 shadi.roshandel@csueastbay.edu 

Multiple Subject Teaching (for admitted and enrolled students) Kelly Moore, Program Coordinator kelly.moore@csueastbay.edu
Single Subject Teaching-on campus and online (for admitted and enrolled students-English, Math, Science, Physical Education, Social Science) Dania Massey, Program Coordinator dania.massey@csueastbay.edu
Single Subject Online (for admitted and enrolled students-Art, Music, Dance, Theater, World Languages) Kelly Moore, Program Coordinator kelly.moore@csueastbay.edu
Reading and Literacy Added Authorization (RLAA) 

Dr. Andrea Steinfeld, 

Program Coordinator

If you are unsure who to contact, please email credentials@csueastbay.edu or call CSSC at (510) 885-2272.