School Psychology & Counselor Education (SPACE) 

Paulina Martin, phmartin@wm.edu  

M.Ed. Counseling - Clinical Mental Health Counseling (online) 

Paulina is a 2021 graduate of the College of the Holy Cross, where she studied History. She currently lives in Phoenix, AZ, teaching US History in the city's largest public school district. Outside of teaching and learning, Paulina loves CrossFit, cooking, and reading.  

 Victoria Daisey, vgdaisey@wm.edu  

M.Ed. Counseling - School Counseling 

Victoria is a student in the School Counseling program. She graduated in the Spring of 2024 from Christopher Newport University with a Bachelors of Arts in Social Work. She also has experience working in Medical Social Work and as an Assistant Preschool Teacher.

Ailidh Wallace, aewallace01@wm.edu 

Ph.D. Educational Policy, Planning & Leadership - Gifted Education

Ailidh is a doctoral candidate in the EPPL program with a focus in gifted and higher education. They received their master's degree from Western Kentucky University (WKU) in Gifted Education and Talent Development in 2021. Ailidh worked in a refugee city in a suburban school as a middle grades teacher, teaching advanced Reading, Mathematics, and Ancient History. They also taught gifted enrichment classes for grades K-12 at WKU. Their research interests include queer and trans policy and practices in higher education, queer and trans policy and practices in rural education, and religious influences within educational policy, practices, and expectational norms. Ailidh's favorite part about studying at William & Mary is that the faculty are extremely supportive and knowledgeable, students are encouraged to pursue passions, and it is the highest quality program centered around social justice. 

Siuyan (Diana) Chen, schen52@wm.edu  

Ph.D. Educational Policy, Planning & Leadership - Curriculum & Educational Leadership 

Diana is pursuing a Ph.D. in Educational Policy, Planning & Leadership - Curriculum & Educational Leadership. Prior to W&M, Diana completed her master's degree in TESOL from USC and bachelor's degree from Shanghai University. She has taught both English and Chinese during part-time tutor jobs, so she has been "working" with languages for years.  

Albert Yalley, ayalley@wm.edu 

Ph.D. Educational Policy, Planning & Leadership - Higher Education 

Albert is a 2016 graduate of University of Cape Coast with a Bachelor of Science in Science Education. His decision to work in higher education was motivated by a love for learning, desire to inspire and support others, and the opportunity for personal growth and research, the sense of community, and the potential to make a meaningful impact on society. Albert is deeply committed to the field of higher education and considers it a privilege to contribute to the academic and personal development of students.

Sydney Manlove, sjmanlove@wm.edu  

M.Ed. Educational Policy, Planning & Leadership - Higher Education 

Sydney is a graduate of William & Mary (B.S. '24) and current M.Ed. student in the Educational Policy, Planning & Leadership (EPPL) Higher Education program. She holds a graduate assistantship in Campus Recreation where she enjoys teaching group fitness classes. 

 Mavis Soyeh, msoyeh@wm.edu  

M.Ed. Educational Policy, Planning & Leadership - Higher Education 

Mavis is currently pursuing a master's in Educational Policy, Planning & Leadership - Higher Education. She is passionate about fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all students, especially those considering careers in education. 

Teacher Education (Curriculum & Instruction - C&I) 

 Hailey Fisher, hgfisher@wm.edu  

B.A.Ed. Elementary Education & B.A. Psychology

Ryan Babcock, rababcock@wm.edu  

Alumni - M.A.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction - ESL/Bilingual Education