Honoring our retiring faculty and their contributions to the College of Education.

Carolyn Colvin

Carolyn Colvin retires after championing literacy as a pathway to opportunity

Carolyn Colvin retires after a University of Iowa career dedicated to literacy, public education, and community-engaged scholarship. Her work with students, immigrant and refugee adult learners, and the West Liberty community reflects her belief that education is strongest when it is rooted in partnership, access, and civic participation.

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Laura Gallo reflects on career rooted in relationships, student support, suicide prevention

Laura Gallo retires from the University of Iowa College of Education after a meaningful career preparing future school counselors, advocating for youth mental health, and emphasizing the life-changing power of supportive relationships.

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Celebrating a legacy of learning: Pamela Ries retires after 25 years of impact

Pamela Ries retires after 25 years at the University of Iowa, leaving a powerful legacy in special education, teacher preparation, and inclusive learning.

Professor Kathy Schuh

ESHR, Learning Sciences and Educational Psychology innovator Kathy Schuh set to retire

After more than 25 years with the College of Education, Kathy Schuh, a professor of Learning Sciences and Educational Psychology and director of the Education Studies and Human Relations major, is retiring.

John Wadsworth, an associate professor in the Rehabilitation Counseling program

COE alumnus and longtime faculty member Wadsworth retires

College of Education alumnus and Associate Professor John Wadsworth is retiring after more than 25 years of service at the University of Iowa.