Student Assistant Destiny Santana catches up with Professor Derek Wang one last time before he transitions out of his role. Check out the interview down below!
A message from Professor Wang
Dear Students,
I hope you are all doing well. I would like to inform you that I have decided to transition from my role as the Field Education Director for the School of Social Work starting in June of 2022. The main reason for the decision is my desire to pursue a doctorate degree in Education. I have always been passionate about community organizing of parents of minority backgrounds to impact K-12 public education outcomes and hope that my doctoral studies can further research in this area. I hope to eventually share my experiences with community organizing in a teaching role. Additionally, this transition will also fit in well with my son starting in Kindergarten full-time in the Fall of 2022 and my continued care for my two year old daughter at home.
I want to express that I am humbled to serve as the Field Education Director since the 2018-2019 Academic Year. Field education is the signature pedagogy in social work education, and I am thankful for each of your contributions to this incredibly meaningful profession. Your dedication to your craft as future social workers also plays an important role in fulfilling the growing need for social workers throughout the state.
Before my transition, I will continue to work with our team at SJSU to support your practicum experience. I am also working closely with Dr. Peter Allen Lee, Director of the School of Social Work, to hire the School’s next Field Education Director.
It has been and continues to be an honor to work with and be of service to each of you. Thank you once again for your support.
Sincerely,
Derek Wang, LCSW, PPSC
Field Education Director
Thank you for everything you have done for the School and we hope to work alongside you in the near future!
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