Faculty & Staff
Genuine. Experienced. Committed.
The faculty and staff of the College of Education are a diverse group in background, life experience, areas of study. What draws them together? You. From experts in educational administration to community engagement, they're at your side from day one of your journey.
COE faculty and staff speak at national conferences, publish in academic and professional journals, engage (often with students) in community projects. In addition to teaching, they advance knowledge and create dialogue on topics as varied as social justice in the classroom to how leisure activity benefits mental health and well-being.
Everyone is here to challenge, support, mentor, guide, connect. And to celebrate accomplishments beyond your expectations.
Paying It Forward
"Whenever I see a student realizing or exceeding their expectations, I am reminded that I chose the right career path. We are in a 'pay it forward' business. I hope happy and accomplished graduates from the teacher preparation program will pay it forward by nurturing their students to become the best versions of themselves." — Magda Galloway, instructor, curriculum & instruction
Perspectives
"The future of teacher education, and K-16 and beyond education, should honor the ongoing civil rights movements toward transformative inclusion for ALL... We need teacher education programs that account for the full humanity of our students and families." — David Hernandez-Saca, assistant professor, special education
Dean's Distinguished Leadership Award
Robin Dada, head, Elementary and Middle Level Education, received the inaugural Dean's Distinguished Leadership award from Dean Colleen Mulholland at the 2025 All College Retreat in August. Dada previously served as head, Curriculum and Instruction, and interim head, Special Education, since joining the college in 2018.
Staff Award of Excellence
Receiving the 2024-25 Staff Award of Excellence was Amy Curley, Secretary III and support for events, marketing and development, Dean's Office. Kenneth Hayes presented the award at the college's fall retreat.
College of Education Faculty Awards
Excellence in Teaching
Receiving the 2025 Faculty Senate Award for Excellence in Teaching was Sunah Chung, Literacy, Early Childhood and Special Education
Excellence in Scholarship
Taraneh Matloob Haghanikar, Literacy, Early Childhood and Special Education, received the 2025 Award of Excellence for Scholarship from the COE Faculty Senate. Colleague Kenneth Hayes, Leadership, Learning and Community, presented the award.
Professional Service
Receiving the 2025 COE Faculty Senate Award for Excellence in Professional Service was Shelley Price-Williams. Kenneth Hayes, Learning, Leadership and Community, presented the award.
Excellence in Teaching
Receiving the 2025 Faculty Senate Award for Excellence in Teaching was Sunah Chung, Literacy, Early Childhood and Special Education
Excellence in Scholarship
Taraneh Matloob Haghanikar, Literacy, Early Childhood and Special Education, received the 2025 Award of Excellence for Scholarship from the COE Faculty Senate. Colleague Kenneth Hayes, Leadership, Learning and Community, presented the award.
Professional Service
Receiving the 2025 COE Faculty Senate Award for Excellence in Professional Service was Shelley Price-Williams. Kenneth Hayes, Learning, Leadership and Community, presented the award.
Resources
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