Clara S. Fitzpatrick

Faculty, Educational Studies Department
B.A. Elementary Education
(K-9: Endorsed in Reading & Social Science)
Chicago State University
M.A. Guidance and Counseling, Chicago State University
M.S. Educational Administration, Northern Illinois University
Ed.D. Educational Psychology, Northern Illinois University
Email: cfitzpatrick@colum.edu

Dr. Fitzpatrick teaches courses in Educational Psychology, Assessment of Bi-Lingual Students and Intercultural Training. She also coordinates the Thesis/Portfolio Process for the Department. Her research interests include the disparity in college retention and graduation rates between European-Americans and students of color and the impact of standardized testing on educational pipeline issues, particularly the pipeline from high school into the teaching profession.