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Kimberly Meller Angus

In the news: Ankeny teacher named history teacher of the year

Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Kimberly Meller-Angus, a College of Education alumna and a social studies teacher at Northview Middle School in Ankeny, has been named the 2018 Iowa History Teacher of the Year. 
Brandt Payne

“Where do You Work?” Wednesday: Brandt Payne

Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Guess what day it is…? “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumnus Brandt Payne. (Bachelor of Music ’01, Iowa Licensure Program). Payne is currently in his ninth-year teaching at Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio. He is the associate professor of music and director of athletic bands. Payne says he loves all the opportunities he gets to spend time with his students....
Josh Ehn

"Where do You Work?” Wednesday: Josh Ehn

Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Guess what day it is…? “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumnus Josh Ehn (Ed.S Educational Leadership with Superintendent Endorsement ’17). Ehn is currently in his fourth-year as superintendent of the Oelwein Community School District. Ehn says there are many aspects of his job that he loves. “I have the ability to improve educational systems for the benefit of kids and learning.”...

Building Community Reads promotes the power of literature

Thursday, September 6, 2018
The University of Iowa College of Education's Building Community Reads continues to create a supportive, inclusive, and safe environment for everyone. This year's book selection is “Reading with Patrick – A Teacher, a Student, and a Life-changing Friendship,” by Michelle Kuo.
Deb Harris

Deborah Harris helps increase students' knowledge in educational measurement

Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Deborah Harris recently joined the University of Iowa College of Education as a visiting professor in Educational Measurement and Statistics.
terry ackerman

Terry Ackerman helps students develop a passion for research

Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Terry Ackerman joined the University of Iowa College of Education this fall as a Distinguished Visiting Professor in Educational Measurement and Statistics.
Adam Harry

Adam Harry helps to create a meaningful and inclusive environment for students

Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Adam Harry joined the University of Iowa College of Education this fall as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Instrumental Music Education. Adam Harry earned his Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research interests focus on issues of inclusivity, educational access, and equity in music education. He hopes that his work generates a dialogue about the...
Mrs. Owen and musical students

"Where do You Work?” Wednesday: Bridget Owen

Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Guess what day it is…? “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumna Bridget Owen (BA ’00 Music, Iowa Teaching Licensure Program). Owen is currently in her 15th year of teaching music at Tipton Elementary and Middle School in Tipton, Iowa. Prior to working at Tipton, she taught at Anamosa Elementary and Monticello Middle School for four years. “I love getting to work with kids every day...
Warren Merkel

Warren Merkel helps students apply classroom learning beyond academia

Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Warren Merkel joined the University of Iowa College of Education this fall as a Visiting Assistant Professor in Language, Literacy and Culture.
Tyler Pauley and students

Where Do You Work?” Wednesday: Tyler Pauley

Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Guess what day it is…? “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumnus Tyler Pauley (BA ’12 Elementary Education).