Dr. Samantha Lam

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Samantha Lam is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University. She has a combined seventeen years of experience as an elementary school teacher and an elementary school principal. Dr. Lam specializes in teacher preparation and K-12 administration. Her research interests focus on practices in literacy and math education aimed at promoting learning among students. She is also engaged in educational leadership within K-12 settings, emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion, particularly in urban education contexts. Dr. Lam holds an Ed.D. from Loyola University Chicago.

Research Interests

Teacher Preparation K-12 Administration Literacy Education Math Education Educational Leadership Diversity Equity Inclusion Urban Education

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology