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Adapting through COVID-19: Matt Degner
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Matt Degner remembers cancelling Iowa City Community School District international trips in February of 2020 because of a virus called COVID-19. He never imagined that one month later, he would be sending his students, teachers, and administrators home for the next year and a half.
Adapting through COVID-19: Adam Perkins
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
When COVID-19 first hit, teachers went above and beyond to meet the needs of their students. Adam Perkins, who received a M.A.T. in Science Education and who teaches science at Summit Middle Charter School in Boulder, Colorado, is one of these teachers.
Adapting through COVID-19: Vicki Cupp
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Vicki Cupp has found silver linings in a schoolyear filled with unknowns.
Adapting through COVID-19: Sydney Roper
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Sydney Roper was heartbroken after she didn’t get to say goodbye to her first class when the school year ended early due to COVID-19.
In search of Black care
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Krista Walker came to the College of Education to support students of color, but everything changed when Walker became one of the many Black women who had to advocate for their safety during childbirth.
Nash, ICCSD receive grant to recruit, retain teacher education students of color
Friday, December 17, 2021
Amira Nash, associate director of partnerships and programs in the Baker Teacher Leader Center, received one of the University of Iowa’s 2021 Diversity Catalyst Seed Grant Awards for her work on the recruitment and retention of BIPOC teacher education students.
Williams creates new app to provide access to all students for music lessons
Friday, December 17, 2021
Nicole Williams, an Education Studies and Human Relations and organ performance double major, has created a new app to provide all students with access to music education.
College expands support for DEI, global and online education and PD
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Thanks to the college's growing commitment to DEI efforts, professional development, global education, and online programs, the Linda R. Baker Teacher Leader Center staff has expanded, hiring two new associate directors, both alumni.
Aloe wins Mosteller Award from the Campbell Collaboration
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Ariel Aloe, associate professor in educational measurement and statistics, is the recipient of the prestigious Mosteller Award from the Campbell Collaboration.
Owens hopes to help students experience joys, rewards of music
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Ethan Owens looks forward to growing musical and creative communities of caring throughout his career after graduating.
From Music to Mentoring: Veteran Pursues Career in School Psychology
Monday, November 1, 2021
Matthew Hayes finds fulfillment in I-SERVE and school psychology.
Schey’s research focuses on LGBTQ+ youth, more inclusive climate in schools
Monday, November 1, 2021
Ryan Schey joins the University of Iowa College of Education this fall as a visiting professor in English education.
Rowe inspires students to explore environmental issues through art
Monday, November 1, 2021
Allison Rowe, a clinical assistant professor in art education, joins the University of Iowa College of Education.
Nordine pursues non-linear path to teaching future science educators
Monday, November 1, 2021
Jeffery Nordine, an associate professor in science education, joins the University of Iowa College of Education this fall.
Gabel’s expertise helps all teachers, students succeed in reading and math
Monday, November 1, 2021
Gary Gabel joins the University of Iowa College of Education this fall.
Evcen supports linguistically diverse students
Monday, November 1, 2021
Ozge Evcen, a visiting assistant professor in Elementary Literacy Education, joins the University of Iowa College of Education this fall.
Izumi empowers school psychologists with early-intervention skills
Monday, November 1, 2021
Jared Izumi joins the University of Iowa College of Education as a assistant professor in the School Psychology program.
Hoffman elected president of the Society of Multivariate Experimental Psychology
Saturday, October 30, 2021
Lesa Hoffman, UI College of Education professor of Educational Measurement and Statistics, was recently elected president of the Society of Multivariate Experimental Psychology.