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Justin Le

"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Justin Le

Happy “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! Today we would like you to meet alumnus Justin Le (BA ‘19 History and BA ‘19 Social Studies Education).

Science education professor Mark McDermott

McDermott named new associate dean of teacher education and student services

Mark McDermott, a nationally-recognized expert in STEM teaching and learning, has been named the new associate dean for teacher education and student services in the College of Education.

Lucía Osa-Melero

"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Lucía Osa-Melero

Guess what day it is…? “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumna Lucia Osa-Melero (MA ‘01 Foreign Language Teaching, MAT ‘02 Teaching Spanish).

Hilliard helps veterans as I-SERVE’s resource specialist

Lorenza Hilliard is an Army Veteran who has been out of the Army for nearly four decades. But she still finds a way to continue giving back to other veterans.

Counseling Psychology Professor Emeritus John Westefeld sits in his office in Lindquist Center North.

In the News: Understanding suicide as a social justice issue

Counseling Psychology Professor Emeritus John Westefeld describes how we can begin to understand suicide and suicide prevention as a social justice issue.

Edward Moller standing and smiling in front of a painted wall

"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Edward Moller

We hope you are having a great “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday, Hawkeyes! This week meet alumnus Edward Moller (B.A. ’98 Art Education with a minor in studio art).

Elementary education major Elias Varon stands in front of a glass case at the West Branch Middle School.

Varon inspires other veterans through Troops to Teachers

Elias Varon, an elementary education major and veteran, is proud to help other veterans consider pursuing a career in the field of education in his role as a Troops to Teachers representative.

Buffy Quintero

Alumna Quintero honored as Elementary Art Educator of the Year

Buffy Quintero (2011, MAT) was recently honored as the Elementary Art Educator of the Year by the Arts Educators of Iowa (AEI). This award is given annually to selected members of the Iowa arts education community who have shown stellar dedication to the craft of teaching art to children. Quintero works as an art teacher at Longfellow Elementary School in Iowa City.

Darrell Hill

Sharing passion of powwow dance, Native culture

Hill is currently working toward his goal of helping Native American youth at the University of Iowa by getting an MA in teaching, leadership, and cultural competency through the College of Education.