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.

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.

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.

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.

Ariel Aloe, associate professor in educational measurement and statistics, is the recipient of the prestigious Mosteller Award from the Campbell Collaboration.

Ethan Owens looks forward to growing musical and creative communities of caring throughout his career after graduating.

Matthew Hayes finds fulfillment in I-SERVE and school psychology.

Ryan Schey joins the University of Iowa College of Education this fall as a visiting professor in English education.

Allison Rowe, a clinical assistant professor in art education, joins the University of Iowa College of Education.

Jeffery Nordine, an associate professor in science education, joins the University of Iowa College of Education this fall.