GSOE Faculty Female

Marcia Bromfield, Ph.D.

Dr. Bromfield heads the Field Placement and Professional Partnerships Division in the Graduate School of Education

Faculty Marcia Bromfield Marcia Bromfield, Ph.D.
Professional Title:  Professor
Areas of Academic Focus and Expertise:  
Support for beginning teachers; school/university partnerships
Area of Work and Concentration at Lesley:  
Field placement, field experiences and supervision
Representative List of Recent Courses Taught:  
ESPED 5100: Contemporary Perspectives in Special Education
Education:  Ph.D., Syracuse University; M.Ed., Syracuse University; B.A., Tufts University
Representative List of Recent Publications / Exhibitions:  

  • Bromfield, M., Deane, H., Govendo, B., Ford, J., Vecchiarello, T., Roderick, J. (2009). Enhancing communication through multiple governance structures. PDS Partners, 4 (3). Also presented at the 2008 Professional Development Schools National Conference
  • Bromfield, M., Deane, H., Govendo, B., Ford, J. (2008). One University, many partners: Sustaining momentum through sharing. PDS Partners, 3 (3), 7. Also presented at the 2007 Professional Development Schools National Conference
  • Bromfield, M., Deane, H., & Burnett, E. (2003). From surviving to thriving: A guide for beginning teachers. Newton, MA: Brookline Books.
  • Boris-Schacter, S., Bromfield, M., Deane, H., and Langer, S. (1994) From collaboration to collegiality. Teacher Education Quarterly, 21 (2), 77-89.
  • Winter, 2007 Presented a roundtable on "Enhancing the Field Experience: Strengthening Programs Through Yearlong Internships" at the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) Annual Conference
  • Spring, 2006 Presented on "Moving Off the Plateau: Regaining Momentum in a Mature PDS" at the 2006 Professional Development Schools National Conference

Dr. Bromfield's areas of interest include establishing and supporting inclusive environments for persons with disabilities and preparing teachers to work in such environments; teacher collaboration; school/university partnerships, especially professional development schools; field experiences and supervision; induction support for beginning teachers. She teaches in special education and works with many doctoral students.

mbromfie@lesley.edu