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Sherry Carlson teaching students.

“Where Do You Work?” Wednesday: Sherry Carlson

It’s time for another “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumna Sherry Carlson (BA ’83 Elementary Education and Special Education). In 1987, Sherry Carlson earned her Master’s in Education. She taught in Iowa City for a number of years, and then moved back to her hometown of Humboldt,...

Amanda Mollet joined the University of Iowa College of Education this fall as a Visiting Professor in Higher Education and Student Affairs.

Amanda Mollet’s scholarship amplifies voices of students who are historically silenced

Amanda Mollet joined the University of Iowa College of Education this fall as a Visiting Professor in Higher Education and Student Affairs . Mollet earned her doctorate from the UI Department of Educational Policy and Leadership Studies in the Higher Education and Student Affairs Program. Her...

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Hawkeye Teachers

Our Teacher Education Program is one of the best in the nation and sets our students apart from the pack. Real-world teaching and volunteer experience prepares them for the field of education, and our online master’s program furthers their skills while keeping them in the classroom.

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We are committed to helping create safe spaces for LGBTQ individuals. Our LGBTQ counseling clinic helps LGBTQ people and their families and educates future counselors on working with LGBTQ patients, and the fourth annual LGBTQ Micro-conference brought community members together to share and learn from one another.

A rainbow shines near the Mississippi RIver

Most rural Iowa communities lack access to medical and mental healthcare and school resources, like Advanced Placement classes. The College of Education is partnering with communities to help bring access and resources to rural Iowa.

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In the news: Ankeny teacher named history teacher of the year

Kimberly Meller-Angus, a College of Education alumna and a social studies teacher at Northview Middle School in Ankeny, has been named the 2018 Iowa History Teacher of the Year.

Payne directing the school symphony.

“Where do You Work?” Wednesday: Brandt Payne

Guess what day it is…? “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumnus Brandt Payne. (Bachelor of Music ’01, Iowa Licensure Program ). Payne is currently in his ninth-year teaching at Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio. He is the associate professor of music and director of...

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

Josh poses with the Oelwein school mascot.

"Where do You Work?” Wednesday: Josh Ehn

Guess what day it is…? “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumnus Josh Ehn ( Ed.S Educational Leadership with Superintendent Endorsement ’17). Ehn is currently in his fourth-year as superintendent of the Oelwein Community School District. Ehn says there are many aspects of his job that...