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Reid Kaalberg teaches students

In the news: Answering the call of the classroom

From pre-law to the elementary classroom: University of Iowa College of Education graduate Reid Kaalberg found a new calling during college.

Junior Jimenez poses with Herky.

Where do You Work? Wednesday: Junior Jimenez

It’s time for another “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumnus Junior Jimenez (BA ’09, Elementary Education). Jimenez began his career in Davenport, Iowa at the Jefferson Elementary School. He worked there for six years, teaching fourth grade. Jimenez is now in his third year of...

Tiffany Baker Strothkamp smiles

In the news: Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Memorial Award recipients to be honored Nov. 15

Tiffany Baker-Strothkamp, a Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling Program graduate student in the UI College of Education, is a recipient of a Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Memorial Award.

Mandy Conrad smiles

Mandy Conrad gives a voice to rural veterans

Growing up in Casey, Iowa – a tiny town of about 400 people in southwest Iowa – Mandy Conrad saw firsthand what a lack of mental health services looks like. Conrad, who is a University of Iowa College of Education doctoral student in Counseling Psychology , serves rural veterans through her...

Boddicker help veterans through new Troops To Teachers office

Boddicker helps veterans through new Troops To Teachers office

A new Troops to Teacher chapter recently opened in the UI College of Education’s Iowa Supports Education and Resources for Veterans and Enlisted (I-SERVE) Office, helping interested veterans explore a career in the field of teaching.

Dr. Valerie Nyber smiles

In the News: Cedar Rapids Washington's Valerie Nyberg is Assistant Secondary Principal of the Year

College of Education alumna Valerie Nyberg was named Assistant Secondary Principal of the Year by the School Administrators of Iowa.

Jemimah Young’s research focuses on the academic achievement of Black women and girls

Jemimah Young focuses her research on academic achievement of black women and girls

Jemimah Young, an assistant professor of Social Studies Education with a specialization in Multicultural & Urban Education, wants to transform understandings regarding achievement and educational outcomes for marginalized and minorized populations, with a specific focus on black women and girls.

Matthew Lira, new clinical assistant professor in Educational Psychology and Learning Sciences wants to design innovative learning environments for students.

Lira designs innovative learning environments for students

Matthew Lira, new clinical assistant professor in Educational Psychology and Learning Sciences, wants to design innovative learning environments for students.

Nerem has worked for Tipton Community Schools in Tipton, Iowa, for the past 23 years teaching kindergarten through 8thgrade physical education. He also coaches high school wrestling and 7thgrade boys track.

Where Do You Work? Wednesday: Matt Nerem

Guess what day it is…? “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumnus Matt Nerem (Bachelor of Science 95’ Physical Education) . Nerem has worked for Tipton Community Schools in Tipton, Iowa, for the past 23 years teaching kindergarten through 8 th grade physical education. He also coaches...