Graduating Senior Makayla Smith endured self-doubt and struggles en-route to a successful and fulfilling career in teaching through the University of Iowa College of Education

Hannah Baysinger’s journey to teaching brought her across different continents, to different cultures, and gave her non-traditional classroom experiences.

Malaz Aliomer has created her own path through new experiences and conquered challenges. Now, the University of Iowa student is following her passion for working with children and achieving her goal of earning a degree from the College of Education.

Associate Professor Mary Cohen, co-author of the book "Music-Making in U.S. Prisons: Listening to Incarcerated Voices," was recently a guest on BBC's Music Matters podcast series.