Elementary Education
Staff Spotlight: Carter Burks
Monday, February 2, 2026
Learn more about Carter Burks, senior academic advisor for Elementary Education and outreach and leadership coordinator, and what he most enjoys about working in the College of Education's Office of Student Services in this Staff Spotlight series.
Colmenero selected for 'Dare to Discover' campaign
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Olga Colmenero Carrillo, an undergraduate student in the college's Elementary Education program, was selected to be featured in this year’s OVPR campaign.
Research of three UI College of Education students selected for 'Dare to Discover' campaign
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Every year, the Office of the Vice President for Research’s Dare to Discover banner campaign highlights researchers and scholars from across the university. Three students from the College of Education are featured in this year's campaign.
Celebrating a legacy of learning: Pamela Ries retires after 25 years of impact
Monday, December 8, 2025
Pamela Ries retires after 25 years at the University of Iowa, leaving a powerful legacy in special education, teacher preparation, and inclusive learning.
Faculty, Staff, and Student Awards, 2024-25
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
College of Education faculty, staff, and students garnered recognition and honors from our university, state, and national organizations.
Cooperating teachers: creating opportunities for essential mentorship
Monday, September 29, 2025
Mentors participating in the College of Education’s Cooperating Teachers program provide valuable guidance to future educators, helping them develop instructional strategies while refining their individual teaching styles and classroom management.
Student Spotlight: Olga Colmenero Carrillo
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Elementary Education and ESL Endorsement student Olga Colmenero Carrillo discusses her experience with the College of Education's Study Abroad program.
Student Spotlight: Rehn Stjernberg
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Elementary Education student Rehn Stjernberg discusses her experience with the College of Education's Study Abroad program.
College collaboration leads to youth writing program in Iowa
Thursday, May 29, 2025
The IYWP Short Story and Poetry Contest, the result of a new collaboration by the College of Education and the Iowa Youth Writing Project, is creating creative writing opportunities for students in Iowa.
Alumna blends love of agriculture with love of teaching
Monday, February 10, 2025
Alumna Kerri Bell's passion for teaching was planted at the University of Iowa College of Education, cultivating a successful lifelong career.
Mascher honored with Distinguished Alumni Service Award
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Throughout the past four decades as an educator and Iowa legislator, Mary Seelman Mascher (BA '75, MA '82) has aspired to make her community and state a better place. That’s why Mascher is the recipient of the 2024 University of Iowa Distinguished Alumni Service Award.
Chung named new Alumni Leadership Council chair, Meyer tapped as new education rep
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Two College of Education alumni – Jhoon "Jake" Chung and Jesse Meyer – are serving in new leadership roles with the University of Iowa Alumni Leadership Council.
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