Pam Grossman

About Me

Pam Grossman is the Dean and George and Diane Weiss Professor of Education at the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education, a position she has held since January 2015. A distinguished scholar in the field of education, she previously served as the Nomellini-Olivier Professor of Education at Stanford University, where she founded the Center to Support Excellence in Teaching and established the Hollyhock Fellowship for early career teachers in underserved schools. Dr. Grossman's research primarily focuses on teacher preparation and instructional quality, particularly in English Language Arts.Throughout her career, Grossman has been recognized for her contributions to educational research and policy, being elected to the National Academy of Education in 2009. She currently serves on several influential boards, including the Spencer Foundation and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Her course offerings include "Orchestrating Whole Classroom Discussion," where she shares insights on effective teaching practices. Under her leadership, Penn GSE has achieved significant milestones, including a historic ranking as one of the top schools of education in the U.S., reflecting her commitment to enhancing educational systems and fostering teacher excellence.