College of Education Office of Strategic Communications staff are ready to help connect media with University of Iowa College of Education expert sources, provide information about our initiatives, history, and people, and share our college’s story. 

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Christina Crowley

Commencement speaker Christina Crowley encourages students to see the humanity in others

Monday, May 7, 2018
Christina Crowley’s biggest lesson she learned while at the University of Iowa? Why building relationships is so important.
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The Way I Teach: Henry Hartzler

Monday, May 7, 2018
Henry Hartzler (BA ’17) is an Environmental Education Primary Teacher with the Peace Corps serving in Nicaragua.
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In the news: College of Education works with Iowa City school to boost student success

Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Students from Kirkwood Elementary School in Coralville visited the UI's College of Education recently to learn about college life. They went on a tour of campus and talked with first-generation students, professors, and graduate students. Read the Iowa Now story about the Classroom to Campus AVID event, a program that teaches students about college and works to close the opportunity gap.
Larissa Wilming

"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Larissa Wilming

Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Happy “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumna Larissa Wilming (’17 Music Performance and Teaching Certification).

The Counselor's Corner: invest in your own professional growth

Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Gerta Bardoshi, an associate professor in the University of Iowa College of Education's School Psychology Program, shares tips on how school counselors can avoid burnout by investing in their own professional growth and development.
DaVida Anderson

2018 scholarships awarded to College of Education students

Thursday, April 26, 2018
DaVida Anderson, a doctoral candidate in the Higher Education and Student Affairs Program, inspired the audience at the 2018 Scholarship Brunch. The event recognized and celebrated 127 students who received scholarship support and their generous donors.
Courtney Warren

"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Courtney Warren

Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Happy “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumna Courtney Warren (BA ’16 Elementary Education).
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College of Education 2018 Alumni Magazine

Friday, April 20, 2018
Take a look at some of the great things our students, faculty, staff, and alumni are doing to help their communities. Read the online addition of the College of Education's 2018 Alumni Magazine.

The Counselor's Corner: When an A-minus really isn't an A-minus

Thursday, April 19, 2018
Susannah Wood, an associate professor in the University of Iowa College of Education's School Psychology Program, shares insights on how to best help gifted students succeed.
Eugene Parker

"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Eugene Parker

Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Happy “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumnus Eugene Parker (Ph.D ’15 Educational Policy and Leadership Studies).

Message from the Dean

Thursday, April 12, 2018
University of Iowa Dean Daniel L. Clay shares how the University of Iowa College of Education community brings together diverse students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends, united in the cause of making our world a better one.

After 34 years at UI, Tim Ansley retiring in July

Thursday, April 12, 2018
“I could not have written a better script,” he says. “I get to do what I love to do – I love testing, I love statistics, but what I love most is teaching. That’s where my real passion always has been.”

In Memoriam, 2018

Thursday, April 12, 2018
Remembering beloved faculty and alumni.
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Class Notes: 2018

Thursday, April 12, 2018
See what our alumni are up to.
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Seeds of Hope

Thursday, April 12, 2018
The garden is bringing together residents of different socioeconomic backgrounds and cultivating a sense of community.

College of Education welcomes new faculty

Thursday, April 12, 2018
John Achrazoglou As the only person to receive the Regent’s Excellence Award twice, John Achrazoglou seeks to prepare future educators through curriculum development and creating online programming. Achrazoglou prepares future educators by sharing technology expertise Katharine Broton Katharine Broton is a new Assistant Professor in Higher Education and Student Affairs. Her current research is...
New Horizons Band

Play It Again

Thursday, April 12, 2018
The New Horizons Band gives "chronologically gifted" seniors a musical outlet.
Kathy Countryman

Countryman teaching family has strong ties to College of Education

Thursday, April 12, 2018
The teaching gene is strong in the Countryman family DNA.
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The Sky is the Limit

Thursday, April 12, 2018
Andrew learned how to live independently, the importance of being on time and how to be more confident.
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"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Judy Shannon

Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Happy “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumna Judy Shannon (MA ’05 Counseling, Rehabilitation and Student Development).