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"In search of black care" with illustration of black doctors

In search of Black care

Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Krista Walker came to the College of Education to support students of color, but everything changed when Walker became one of the many Black women who had to advocate for their safety during childbirth.
Lindquist Center

Nash, ICCSD receive grant to recruit, retain teacher education students of color

Friday, December 17, 2021
Amira Nash, associate director of partnerships and programs in the Baker Teacher Leader Center, received one of the University of Iowa’s 2021 Diversity Catalyst Seed Grant Awards for her work on the recruitment and retention of BIPOC teacher education students.
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.
Lindquist Center

College expands support for DEI, global and online education and PD

Thursday, December 16, 2021
Thanks to the college's growing commitment to DEI efforts, professional development, global education, and online programs, the Linda R. Baker Teacher Leader Center staff has expanded, hiring two new associate directors, both alumni.
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.
Gary Gabel

Gabel’s expertise helps all teachers, students succeed in reading and math

Monday, November 1, 2021
Gary Gabel joins the University of Iowa College of Education this fall.
Ozge Evcen

Evcen supports linguistically diverse students

Monday, November 1, 2021
Ozge Evcen, a visiting assistant professor in Elementary Literacy Education, joins the University of Iowa College of Education this fall.
Yanchen Zhang

Zhang brings expertise in mental health of diverse school populations

Monday, November 1, 2021
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.

Garcia Vazquez supports students of color, social emotional learning

Friday, October 29, 2021
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.