Elementary Education

Laura and Herky

Where Do You Work? Wednesday: Laura Axman

Monday, January 28, 2019
Guess what day it is…? “Where Do You Work? Wednesday! This week meet alumna Laura Axman (BA ’85, Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education).
Amy Roberts

Where Do You Work? Wednesday: Amy Roberts

Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Happy “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet Amy Roberts (BA 96’, Elementary Education, with a specialization in Early Childhood Education). Amy Roberts has been teaching for more than 20 years in kindergarten and early childhood classrooms. Currently, Roberts teaches at Winnetka Community Nursery School in Winnetka, Illinois. This is her first year at Winnetka Community Nursery School...
Carrie Borchert

The juggling act: balancing roles of mom, education student

Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Going to school and balancing classes, work and social life is a challenge many students face. On top of all those things, this elementary education student balanced being a mother of two. Meet Carrie Borchert, our 2018 December graduation student commencement speaker.
Gina Ferrell

Where Do You Work? Wednesday: Gina Ferrel

Wednesday, December 12, 2018
It’s time for another “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumna Gina Ferrel (BA ’94, Elementary Education). Gina Ferrel began her career in Iowa City at Weber Elementary School. She worked there for 20 years teaching first and second grade. Ferrel is now in her third-year teaching fourth grade at Archibald Alexander Elementary School in Iowa City. Ferrel says every day she is impressed...
eid_kaalberg

In the news: Answering the call of the classroom

Tuesday, December 4, 2018
From pre-law to the elementary classroom: University of Iowa College of Education graduate Reid Kaalberg found a new calling during college. 
Codi with young people

Where Do You Work Wednesday: Codi Sammons

Wednesday, October 24, 2018
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...
Teacher in front of a Smartboard

“Where Do You Work?” Wednesday: Sherry Carlson

Wednesday, October 17, 2018
It’s time for another “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumna Sherry Carlson (BA ’83 Elementary Education and Special Education). In 1987, Sherry Carlson earned her Master’s in Education. She taught in Iowa City for a number of years, and then moved back to her hometown of Humboldt, Iowa. She mostly stayed home with her children, but worked part-time subbing and as a student teacher...
Tyler Pauley and students

Where Do You Work?” Wednesday: Tyler Pauley

Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Guess what day it is…? “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumnus Tyler Pauley (BA ’12 Elementary Education).
Kate Koenig

"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Kate Koenig

Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Happy “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumna Kate Koenig (BA ’06 Elementary Education), who is the elementary school principal at Rabat American School in Rabat, Morocco.
Heather Buckley with students

"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Heather Buckley

Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Happy “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumna Heather Buckley (BA ’03 Elementary Education, ’12 Principal Licensure).
Lisa Stevenson

"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Lisa Stevenson

Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Happy “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumna Lisa Stevenson (BA ’95 Elementary Education, MA ’04 Educational Administration, Ph.D. ’14).
Jennifer Redinius

"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Jennifer Redenius

Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Happy “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumna Jennifer Redenius (’12 Elementary Education).