University of Arizona College of Education

Excited about making a difference in education? ???? Join us this spring for TLS 387: Introduction to Global Education and learn how to tackle today's global challenges! Plus, it's a core course for the Global Education Minor. Don't miss out!

Join us for Part II of Dean Berry's interview with Associate Professor, Dr. JD Lopez as they continue their conversation on statistical erasure, the notion of understanding giving back, and Native Nation building. Additionally, they will discuss the "achievement gap" and where the gap really lies as well as Dr. Lopez's personal background that led him to higher education. ?? Listen Here: https://lnkd.in/gqWeGetm

Join Dean Robert Berry and the College of Education in congratulating the 2024 Erasmus Circle Faculty Fellows! ?? We are proud to recognize: ? Dr. Kristin Gunckel – Professor, Teaching, Learning & Sociocultural Studies ? Dr. Dawn Demps – Assistant Professor, Educational Policy Studies & Practice Both Dr. Gunckel and Dr. Demps have demonstrated remarkable excellence in research, teaching, and service, earning one of the highest honors the College of Education bestows on its faculty. Their commitment to integrity and impact in education is truly inspiring. Congratulations to these distinguished faculty members! ????

Kennedy Bennett shared a heartwarming speech at this year's Scholarship Breakfast, we'd love for you to read it! ? "Whether you are a College of Education student learning and striving to impact those around you or a donor here supporting kids like me because of someone or something that has impacted you, we are all drawn here today by our passion for helping others. For that I would like to thank you all. Thank you on behalf of little girls who have watched their loved ones skip meals so we could eat. Thank you from parents, like mine, who have never had the opportunity to attend university, who now get to live vicariously through their children because of the generosity of people like you. Thank you from the teenagers who like me, truly didn’t know if they’d win their battle against mental illness and be here today. Thank you from the kids who were told they were aiming too high for their realities. Thank you for not only seeing us but believing in us." Read the complete speech here ?? https://lnkd.in/eJs9NXbk

The second episode of the Inquiry Oasis Podcast, Season 2 is now available to stream! ?? Join us for Part 1 of a two-part conversation between Dean Berry and Dr. JD Lopez on his research that focuses on Indigenous students and Indigenous communities, particularly using large data sets to understand these notions of statistical erasure, understand the notions of Giving back, and native nation building. ?? Listen Here: https://lnkd.in/gkfWzauT

Congratulations to our very own Dr. McKay-Cody! Such a well deserved honor! ?? ??

?? Congratulations to Associate Professor in Educational Policy Studies and Practice, Dr. Z Nicolazzo, and our esteemed College of Ecuation colleague Dr. Karla Silva, for being named to the 2025 ACPA Foundation Diamond Honoree Cohort! ?? This prestigious honor recognizes their exceptional and sustained contributions to higher education, particularly in student affairs and student development. Through their impactful work, Dr. Nicolazzo and Dr. Silva are advancing research, scholarship, and programs that directly support student success. The Diamond Honoree Program, established in 1999, acknowledges individuals whose dedication to students and their development has made a lasting impact on the field. Honorees are “championed” by those who recognize their efforts, with funds raised in their honor helping to sustain the ACPA Foundation’s mission to promote scholarship and professional development for educators. Join us in celebrating Dr. Nicolazzo and Dr. Silva for this well-deserved recognition! ??

Exciting news! Dr. Renae D. Mayes is collaborating in a groundbreaking project to equip high school counselors with the knowledge to guide students toward STEM and engineering careers. ??? The project,?Developing Professional Learning Experiences in Engineering for High School Counselors, focuses on empowering counselors, often overlooked in STEM education, to support students in pursuing engineering and related fields. By helping counselors understand STEM pathways and key high school coursework, we aim to increase diversity and participation in STEM careers. Proud work alongside an incredible team from ASU! ??

The University of Arizona College of Education sincerely thanks everyone who joined us for the Academic Legacy and Celebration of Life in honor of Dr. Luis C. Moll on Friday, September 20th. It was a privilege to come together and reflect on Dr. Moll’s remarkable contributions to the field of education and the countless lives he touched throughout his distinguished career. Your presence made this event truly meaningful, and we are deeply appreciative of your support in celebrating the legacy of such an exceptional educator, scholar, and individual. For those unable to attend, a recording of the event is available here: https://lnkd.in/g6bWkWPR ?

The Elementary and Early Childhood Teacher Preparation Programs at the University of Arizona College of Education are dedicated to equipping future educators with essential skills, such as critical thinking and collaboration. Recently, our second-semester ICATS cohort had the opportunity to visit Mrs. Tingle's classroom in the Sahuarita Unified School District, where they engaged with students in phonics lessons. We look forward to supporting this group as they continue their journey toward graduation in December 2025!