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News

Sydney Roper teaches students over zoom

Adapting through COVID-19: Sydney Roper

Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Sydney Roper was heartbroken after she didn’t get to say goodbye to her first class when the school year ended early due to COVID-19.
Nicole Williams

Williams creates new app to provide access to all students for music lessons

Friday, December 17, 2021
Nicole Williams, an Education Studies and Human Relations and organ performance double major, has created a new app to provide all students with access to music education.
Professor working with graduate students.

Aloe wins Mosteller Award from the Campbell Collaboration

Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Ariel Aloe, associate professor in educational measurement and statistics, is the recipient of the prestigious Mosteller Award from the Campbell Collaboration.
Ethan Owens

Owens hopes to help students experience joys, rewards of music

Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Ethan Owens looks forward to growing musical and creative communities of caring throughout his career after graduating.
Matthew Hayes

From Music to Mentoring: Veteran Pursues Career in School Psychology

Monday, November 1, 2021
Matthew Hayes finds fulfillment in I-SERVE and school psychology.
Ryan Schey

Schey’s research focuses on LGBTQ+ youth, more inclusive climate in schools

Monday, November 1, 2021
Ryan Schey joins the University of Iowa College of Education this fall as a visiting professor in English education.
Allison Rowe

Rowe inspires students to explore environmental issues through art

Monday, November 1, 2021
Allison Rowe, a clinical assistant professor in art education, joins the University of Iowa College of Education.
Jeffrey Nordine

Nordine pursues non-linear path to teaching future science educators

Monday, November 1, 2021
Jeffery Nordine, an associate professor in science education, joins the University of Iowa College of Education this fall.
Jared Izumi

Izumi empowers school psychologists with early-intervention skills

Monday, November 1, 2021
Jared Izumi joins the University of Iowa College of Education as a assistant professor in the School Psychology program.
Lesa Hoffman, educational measurement and statistics professor, stands outside of the Lindquist Center.

Hoffman elected president of the Society of Multivariate Experimental Psychology

Saturday, October 30, 2021
Lesa Hoffman, UI College of Education professor of Educational Measurement and Statistics, was recently elected president of the Society of Multivariate Experimental Psychology.
Allison Levine

Levine’s research builds understanding, decreases disability bias

Friday, October 29, 2021
Allison Levine, an assistant professor in rehabilitation counseling, joins the University of Iowa College of Education this fall.
Gregory Beaudine

Beaudine brings expertise in math and STEM education

Friday, October 29, 2021
Gregory Beaudine, a clinical assistant professor in Mathematics Education, joins the University of Iowa College of Education.
Laura Gallo

Gallo trains future counselors to help prevent youth suicide

Friday, October 29, 2021
Laura Gallo joins the University of Iowa College of Education as an assistant professor in school counseling.
Lisa Kieffer-Haverkamp sits for a photo portrait.

Kieffer-Haverkamp shares educational leadership expertise in new role

Friday, October 29, 2021
The University of Iowa College of Education welcomes Lisa Kieffer-Haverkamp as she joins the Iowa College of Education full-time as a clinical instructor in the Educational Leadership Program.
David Degollado

Degollado researches bilingual education teachers’ lived experiences

Thursday, October 28, 2021
Chris Ogren

In the News: Ogren shares misconception of teachers having 'summer off'

Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Christine Ogren, associate professor in Educational Policy and Leadership Studies, shares how the misconception of teachers having the summer off evolved in a Washington Post guest column.
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In the news: First Day of School: What Parents, Teachers Should Know

Monday, August 30, 2021
Heading back to school? Whether you are a teacher or a parent the Alissa Doobay with the Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education & Talent Development joined US News and World Report to give tips and advice.
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First year educator Q&A: Haley Burton

Tuesday, August 24, 2021
From building relationships to navigating the ins-and outs of a new job, the first year of a career can be a stressful and confusing time. We are asking recent alumni entering the first year of their career to tell us their goals, worries, and more. Then we will check back with them at the end of the year. Meet Haley Burton, who graduated in 2021 with her Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies...
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First year educator Q&A: Becca Kendeigh

Thursday, August 19, 2021
From building relationships to navigating the ins-and outs of a new job, the first year of a career can be a stressful and confusing time. We are asking recent alumni entering the first year of their career to tell us their goals, worries, and more. Then we will check back with them at the end of the year. Meet Becca Kendeigh, who graduated in 2021 with her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education...
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Westefeld honored with 2021 Distinguished Faculty Award

Sunday, August 15, 2021
Counseling Psychology Professor Emeritus John Westefeld will be honored with the 2021 Distinguished Faculty Award for dedicating his life's work to suicide awareness and prevention.