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conversation A Conversation with Jann Joseph by Jeff Mortimer


Jann Joseph, the new dean of the College of Education, comes to Eastern fom Grand Valley State University, where she served for the last five years as the associate dean for professional development and administration in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. A native of Trinidad and Tobago, she holds degrees in agriculture, plant science, and curriculum and instruction, and chaired a group of 14 Grand Valley faculty members who developed a state-certified science major for K-8 teachers.


Eastern: How would you characterize yourself?


Joseph: I live very atentively. I get up every day and say, “What am I going to do today that will make a difference? How do I support another human being?” One thing I tell my students is as a teacher, you must be excited about what you do. As you get up in the morn- ing and go to work, you should be happy, and the closer you get to school, the happier you


12 Eastern | SUMMER 2011


Photo courtesy of GVSU


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