The University of Iowa College of Education is comprised of 141 talented and dedicated staff members who support our more than 170 faculty and instructors and nearly 1,600 students.
Their dedication and commitment contribute to the success of our college, campus, and communities through their work on campus and volunteer and community engagement. Read about some of them here.
Staff Spotlight
The staff spotlight series celebrates and elevates all the people who make the UI College of Education such a special place to work. This spotlight recognizes the critical contributions our staff members make to the College of Education community in support of our faculty and students.
Sonya Manley
Administrative Services Coordinator
Office of the Dean
More Staff News
Lisa Bunn earns Wellness Hero Award
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Lisa Bunn received the liveWELL Wellness Hero Award in March 2025 – nominated by Human Resources Coordinator, Michelle Hayes.
Harwani, Wilson honored with staff awards for excellence
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Kunjal Harwani and Kat Krtnick Wilson received staff excellence awards and 14 staff members were recognized for the years of service at the 2025 College of Education Staff Appreciation Celebration.
Annicella wins Outstanding HR award
Thursday, April 10, 2025
HR Director Chris Annicella is the recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Strategic HR Business Partner award.
Tingwald wins staff excellence award
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Dave Tingwald, licensure and standards coordinator in the Office of Student Services, was recently selected as a Board of Regents Staff Excellence Award winner.
West is the best!
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Edwin West, manager of the Devlin Family Café in the College of Education’s Lindquist Center, won the 2025 Richard E. Gibson Merit Staff Award for Innovation and Excellence in Customer Service.
College of Education recognizes Bettina Hass Excellence in Commitment and Dedication Awardees, a retirement, longevity honorees
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Bobbie Bevins and Deb Kakavas received the Bettina (Tina) Hass Excellence in Commitment and Dedication Awards at the UI College of Education Staff Appreciation Lunch Celebration. The college also celebrated Kathy Mossman's retirement and 14 longevity award honorees.
Hicks helps students juggle life and school
Friday, January 26, 2024
When Tom Hicks received a set of juggling balls from his grandmother 20 years ago, little did he know it would become a crucial teaching tool in his career. Now, as the College of Education's Student Support Coordinator, Tom Hick uses juggling as a tool to support student success.