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Hoyer and family post graduation from the UI College of Education Master of Arts in Teaching, Leadership, and Cultural Competency.

Where Do You Work? Wednesday: Ashley Hoyer

Happy “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumna Ashley Hoyer (BA 11’ Elementary Education, endorsement in Math Education).

Educational Leadership program student Laura Williams, center, brings educational best practices into classrooms around Iowa, like Ross Allsup’s fifth-grade class at Danville Elementary in Danville, Iowa, shown here, helping students work on computers.

In the News: Inspiring innovation in Iowa's K-12 schools

The UI is changing the face of Iowa education through its Educational Leadership program and other teacher and administrator training programs. Read how UI trained leaders in education, like Laura Williams, are bringing new curriculum to classrooms.

Laura Axman poses with Herky the Hawk!

Where Do You Work? Wednesday: Laura Axman

Guess what day it is…? “Where Do You Work? Wednesday! This week meet alumna Laura Axman (BA ’85, Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education).

Charles Martin Stanley II (HESA) received first place for his exploration of Racial Identity and the Academic Success of Black Males at Historically and Predominantly White Institutions.

College of Education symposium honors MLK, Jr. through diversity research

Almost 20 graduate students in the University of Iowa College of Education showcased their research on topics relating to diversity in education during the 2019 Martin Luther King, Jr. Research Symposium.

Amy Roberts, early childhood educator at Winnetka Community Nursery School

Where Do You Work? Wednesday: Amy Roberts

Happy “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet Amy Roberts (BA 96’, Elementary Education , with a specialization in Early Childhood Education). Amy Roberts has been teaching for more than 20 years in kindergarten and early childhood classrooms. Currently, Roberts teaches at Winnetka Community...

Alex Hanna, a Hawkeye Teacher alumnus, works at a computer in his classroom at Garner Elementary School.

UI College of Education's online programs ranked 5th best in the nation

Three online graduate programs in the University of Iowa College of Education ranked 5th nationally in the 2019 U.S. News & World Report's Best Online Education Programs rankings.

Broton cited in government report on food insecurity

The research of Katharine Broton, an assistant professor in Educational Policy and Leadership Studies, was cited in a federal report on food insecurity and college students.

Carrie Borchert: December graduation student speaker

The juggling act: balancing roles of mom, education student

Going to school and balancing classes, work and social life is a challenge many students face. On top of all those things, this elementary education student balanced being a mother of two. Meet Carrie Borchert, our 2018 December graduation student commencement speaker.

Where Do You Work? Wednesday: Gina Ferrel

It’s time for another “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumna Gina Ferrel (BA ’94, Elementary Education ). Gina Ferrel began her career in Iowa City at Weber Elementary School. She worked there for 20 years teaching first and second grade. Ferrel is now in her third-year teaching...