Office of the Dean
Leadership for your future
Leadership comes from all corners of the College of Education. Led by the Dean’s Office, represented across faculty and staff, benefiting from our advisory councils. Together, we create and steward the vision of our — and your— future. Most of all, we serve, support and encourage a flourishing community of students, scholars, advocates and friends.
Find your passion.
Make it happen.
What’s your passion? Maybe it’s a classroom full of kids. School districts of all sizes. A community needing your guidance in areas ranging from recreation to nonprofit leadership. Organizations seeking future leaders.
The dynamic array of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the College of Education makes it all possible. We’re proud of our legacy and leadership in teacher education and beyond. We value the breadth and richness of our student and faculty backgrounds and interests. As dean, I’m excited about what’s to come in preparing the next generation. The future awaits. Join us.
College of Education Leadership & Dean's Staff
Sohyun Meacham, PhD
Associate Dean, Graduate Studies and Research
Professor and Coordinator, EdD Program
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(319) 273-2760
Becky Wilson Hawbaker, PhD
Head, Educational Foundations and Professional Experiences
Assistant Professor
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(319) 273-7664
Theophile Muhayimana, EdD
Interim Head, Learning, Leadership and Community
Associate Professor, Educational Leadership
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319-273-3139
Dean's Advisory Council
James Bolger, Park Superintendent, Waterloo Leisure Services
Todd Holcomb, President, Hawkeye Community College
Erin Holstrom, Des Moines Public Schools (retired)
Megan McKenzie, Executive Director, R.J. McElroy Trust
Andy Pattee, Superintendent, Cedar Falls Community School District
Ron Rinehart, COE Faculty, Elementary and Middle Level Education
Vicki Robinson, COE Emeritus Faculty
Jared Smith, Superintendent, Waterloo Community School District
Keith Stamp, Community Representative and Founding Council Member