Special Education

Lisa Didion

Didion brings data to special education teaching practices

Friday, September 27, 2019
Lisa Didion, a new assistant professor in special education at the University of Iowa College of Education, wants to bring data to every day teaching practices.
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King joins College of Education as assistant professor in special education

Tuesday, September 3, 2019
As a new assistant professor, Seth King seeks to answer big questions in special education. 
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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. 
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“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...
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'Where Do You Work?' Wednesday: Kimberly Melloy

Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Happy “Where Do You Work?” Wednesday! This week meet alumna Kimberly Melloy (BA ’10 Elementary Education, endorsement in Special Education). This is Melloy’s second year working as a Grade 5 teacher and Grade 5 coordinator at Gems American Academy in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. Prior to moving overseas, she worked for six years in the Iowa City Community School District as a 5th grade...
Cynthia Knight

Alumna helps struggling students succeed

Thursday, July 6, 2017
Cynthia Knight (BA '86) is the founder and director of Iowa NET High Academy. “I create hope for students who have none,” says Knight.

Bruhn discusses award-winning research

Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Assistant Professor Allison Bruhn, winner of the 2017 Ted Carr Initial Researcher Award, discusses her work.