Posted On: October 26th 2026, 06:00 pm
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Virginia Dearani on her appointment as Chair of Thomas College’s Lunder School of Education!
A longtime expert in early childhood and trauma education, Dr. Dearani brings a wealth of experience and a passion for innovative, student-centered learning to this leadership role. Her appointment comes at an exciting time for the School of Education, with incoming education students doubling compared with last year, the launch of Maine’s first educator residency program, and the introduction of a new master’s degree focused on trauma healing and community wellness.
We look forward to seeing Dr. Dearani’s leadership help shape the future of education in Maine.
Read more about Dr. Dearani’s appointment and vision for the Lunder School of Education: https://www.thomas.edu/maine-trauma-education-leader-named-chair-of-thomas-colleges-lunder-school-of-education/