Maryann Krikorian

Dr. Maryann Krikorian is a Clinical Associate Professor and Academic Program Director at Loyola Marymount University School of Education in the Department of Teaching and Learning. In 2016, she earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Education from Chapman University with an emphasis in Culture and Curricular Studies as a first-generation student. In 2011, she received her Master of Arts in Guidance and Counseling at LMU where she was named Student of the Year for the LMU School of Education and in 2008, earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Philosophy from California State University, Long Beach. Dr. Krikorian comes from a multi-racial family unit and strives to deepen understandings of diverse perspectives, different forms of knowledge, and holistic approaches to education. Her personal and professional experiences position her well to advocate for learners as integrated whole beings, emphasizing pedagogical philosophies that facilitate transformative learning and holistic human growth.