The University of Iowa was recently awarded a five-year, $1.2 million training grant from the U.S. Department of Education to help address critical workforce shortages and advance evidence-based services for students with disabilities.

Learn more about Kate Fox, student support specialist for the UI REACH program, and what she most enjoys about working in the College of Education in this Staff Spotlight series. The series celebrates and elevates all the people who make the college such a special place to work.

Discover how Associate Professor Katy Schroeder is at the forefront of advancing animal-assisted therapy. Through her research and mentorship, she is shaping the next generation of counselors to implement these methods ethically and effectively.

Inspired by her love of animals and her Hawkeye roots, Isabella Stenzel is pursuing a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Iowa, blending traditional therapy with equine-assisted psychotherapy.

UI WILD Director Karen Allen reflects on her first six months on the job and shares her vision for the future of these popular outdoor programs that provide enriching teaching and learning experiences in nature.

Meet Katie Ibsen, the new assistant director of UI WILD's Iowa Raptor Project. The Iowa Raptor Project works to conserve Iowa’s birds of prey through research and educational programming.

College of Education Dean Daniel Clay shares how students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community partners are making a meaningful difference in our communities every day — especially when it comes to strengthening Iowa’s workforce.

Growing up in a family of educators, Kaitlin Poock always felt at home in schools—but it wasn’t until her Master of Social Work practicum that she realized how her passion for social work could serve K–12 students.

New jobs? Promotions? Special awards and recognitions? Read on, reconnect, and catch up with fellow alumni.

A lifelong educator, Winston Addis (BA '60, MA '64, PhD '68) was one of eight Hawkeyes who was honored in the Eight Over 80 celebration in May of 2025, organized by the UI Center for Advancement.

College of Education faculty, staff, and students garnered recognition and honors from our university, state, and national organizations.

Handwriting is a powerful—but often overlooked—foundation for early literacy. Research-based tools from the Iowa Reading Research Center help teachers seamlessly build handwriting into instruction, boosting skills like letter recognition, spelling, and reading.

Maia Sheppard, assistant professor of social studies education, led a month-long Fulbright-Hays Group Project Abroad in Namibia, bringing together Iowa teachers, UI students, and Namibian educators for an immersive cultural exchange.

A chance reunion gave dozens of successful professionals the opportunity to say “thank you” to the UI alumna and teacher who changed their lives — 45 years later.

Alumna Christin Meyer Ferrall shares the profound impact attending the University of Iowa had on her life and what inspires her and her family to support the UI REACH program and students.

Mentors participating in the College of Education’s Cooperating Teachers program provide valuable guidance to future educators, helping them develop instructional strategies while refining their individual teaching styles and classroom management.

In May, Caroline Keenan graduated from the UI REACH program. Today, she’s thriving in her dream job as a special education paraeducator at Lemme Elementary School, making a difference while addressing a critical workforce need in Iowa.

Doctoral student Kayla Kemp received a Counselor Education and Supervision Student Research Grant for her study on counselor education, leadership, and advocacy.

Learn more about Stacy Ervin, Teacher Education Program (TEP) coordinator for the College of Education, and what she most enjoys about working in the College of Education in this Staff Spotlight series. The series celebrates and elevates all the people who make the college such a special place to work.

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