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Danny Hong and Jamaal Young pose for photo.

UI, DMACC join together to increase diversity in math education

A new collaborative project between the University of Iowa and Des Moines Area Community College is aiming to increase the number of secondary school mathematics teachers in Iowa from underrepresented communities teaching in high-need school districts.

Family poses at the Iowa State Fair.

University of Iowa College of Education Day at the Iowa State Fair 2019

The UI College of Education Day hosted the showcase area of the University of Iowa Exhibit at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines. The College of Education would like to thank everyone who stopped by, learned more about Hawkeye Teachers and all of the college's academic programs, and shared their...

Lee Rabe

"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Lee Rabe

Wednesday is here already so that means it is time for another “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week, we are featuring alumnus Lee Rabe. Originally from Ottumwa, Iowa, Rabe graduated from the University of Iowa in 2004 with a Bachelor of Music degree and teaching licensure. “When I graduated I...

"Where Do You Work Wednesday"? Abbie Jensen

It’s our favorite time of the week again, “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week we are excited to introduce alumnus Abbie Jensen. A native of Iowa City, Jensen graduated from the University of Iowa in 2001 with a B.A. in Communications before returning to the UI College of Education to get her...

Mary Cohen directs choir

In the news: The power of art and human connection on display at Oakdale

Associate professor of Music Education , Mary Cohen , reflects on 10 years of the Oakdale Prison Choir, a program that creates a space for people inside and outside prison to come together to sing and exchange written reflections about singing. Source: The power of art and human connection on...

Where Do You Work? Wednesday: Jill Bader

Meet Jill Bader, a UI College of Education alumna who works as a kindergarten teacher at Stewart Elementary School in Washington, Iowa.

Chris Gibson with some of her students

Where Do You Work? Wednesday: Chris Gibson

Happy “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumna Chris Gibson (BS ’91 in Elementary Education ). Gibson has a rich history of working in education. She is about to enter into her 29th year of working in education and 5th year of being principal at Archibald Alexander Elementary School in...

Kayla Reed Fitzke smiles in Lindquist Center courtyard

In the news: UI research promotes early intervention for service members’ mental health

University of Iowa College of Education Couple and Family Therapy Assistant Professor Kayla Reed-Fitzke applies research on adverse childhood experiences to provide early career service members at risk for mental-health issues with early help and support.

Stephen Cimaglia

Where Do You Work? Wednesday: Stephen Cimaglia

Meet alumnus Stephen Cimaglia (BA ’15 in Secondary Education in Mathematics), who teaches at Lake View High School in Chicago, Illinois,