Tiffany Baker-Strothkamp, a Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling Program graduate student in the UI College of Education, is a recipient of a Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Memorial Award.

Growing up in Casey, Iowa – a tiny town of about 400 people in southwest Iowa – Mandy Conrad saw firsthand what a lack of mental health services looks like. Conrad, who is a University of Iowa College of Education doctoral student in Counseling Psychology, serves rural veterans through her clinical work. Conrad comes from generations of family members who served our country. Her grandfather was a...

A new Troops to Teacher chapter recently opened in the UI College of Education’s Iowa Supports Education and Resources for Veterans and Enlisted (I-SERVE) Office, helping interested veterans explore a career in the field of teaching.

College of Education alumna Valerie Nyberg was named Assistant Secondary Principal of the Year by the School Administrators of Iowa.

Jemimah Young, an assistant professor of  Social Studies Education with a specialization in Multicultural & Urban Education, wants to transform understandings regarding achievement and educational outcomes for marginalized and minorized populations, with a specific focus on black women and girls. 

Matthew Lira, new clinical assistant professor in Educational Psychology and Learning Sciences, wants to design innovative learning environments for students.

Guess what day it is…? “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumnus Matt Nerem (Bachelor of Science 95’ Physical Education). Nerem has worked for Tipton Community Schools in Tipton, Iowa, for the past 23 years teaching kindergarten through 8thgrade physical education. He also coaches high school wrestling and 7thgrade boys track. During his time at Iowa, Nerem was an All-American...

Susannah Wood, an associate professor in the University of Iowa College of Education and the former program coordinator for the master's program in school counseling, suggests leaning on the "Mindsets and Behaviors for Student Success" outlined by the American School Counselors Association (ASCA) as the foundation for plans to assist students as they prepare for a career in today's fast-evolving, digitally-driven, and globally connected workplace.

Gerta Bardhoshi, an assistant professor in the University of Iowa College of Education, says school counselors are being presented a professional opportunity as the national discussion turns to addressing the mental health needs of students.

It’s time for another “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumna Codi Sammons (BA ’14 Elementary Education). Sammons teaches second grade at Roundy Elementary in Columbus Junction, Iowa. This is her fifth year working in the Columbus Community School District. Sammons says she loved everything about teaching in college, but getting to teach in Columbus Junction has made her even more...