Full-Time Faculty

Education 231

Ursula S. Aldana is an Associate Professor in the Catholic Educational Leadership (CEL) Program at the University of San Francisco. Her research focuses on K-12 teaching and leadership with regard to issues of equity and access for racially/ethnically and linguistically diverse students. She has conducted a range of studies focusing on language policy and practice; innovations in Catholic schools (elementary and high school); and the sociocultural competencies of teachers and students. Motivated...

Education:
  • PhD, Education, Specialization: Urban Schooling, University of California, Los Angeles
  • MA, Elementary Education, Loyola Marymount University, California
  • BS, International Politics, Certificate...

Part-Time Faculty

Education 230

Dr. Duffy’s primary focus and areas of interest are Education for justice, Catholic social thought, and Jesuit Mission and Identity. Dr. Duffy has held multiple roles during his tenure at USF including Director of Social Justice Programs in University Ministry, Director of Joan and Ralph Lane Center for Catholic Studies and Social Thought, Associate Dean at the School of Education, and Director of the McGrath Institute for Jesuit Catholic Education. Additionally, Duffy has extensive experience...

Education:
  • University of San Francisco, EdD in Private School Administration, 2005
  • Graduate Theological Union, MTS, 1993