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16th Annual Teacher Leadership Institute

Patricia Allenbaugh | June 28, 2021

Jillian Hernández, COE graduate and a fifth-grade teacher at Puente de Hózhó Elementary School in the Flagstaff Unified School District focuses on inquiry and equity in her teaching and on her personal learning journey… Read more
N A U student teacher sitting in front of students and teaching them.

$1 million award from ADE

Patricia Allenbaugh | June 4, 2021

Believing in the power of teachers and desiring to grow their capacity to write and teach a curriculum that is culturally responsive is at the forefront of the Institute for Native-serving Educators (INE). The Institute just received a $1 million award from the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) to do just that, supporting statewide priorities in education… Read more
Student teacher sits in front of classroom and reads a book.

From student to educator

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A dog named Tammy prompted an eye-opening experience about language for Northern Arizona University graduate Hannah Gish. She was in Spain on a study abroad trip, met her host family for the first time, and learned to give the family dog commands—in Spanish… Read more
Student teacher helping a students with an assignment.

Anna Barrett receives Fulbright Award

Patricia Allenbaugh | May 27, 2021

Northern Arizona University graduate Anna Barrett is the recipient of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award and will head to Asia for a year to further her education and immerse herself in South Korean culture… Read more
Student teachers running with young students.

Congratulations to Dr. Janis McMillan

Patricia Allenbaugh | May 20, 2021

Congratulations to Dr. Janis McMillan, Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction! Dr. McMillan’s research, “Participation in an Online Faculty Development Program to Support Novice Nursing Faculty,“ was selected for the 2021 Dissertation of the Year Award by the Mentorship and Mentoring Practices SIG of the American Educational Research Association… Read more
The San Francisco Peaks are seen over the Student Union.

Holding the torch of hope

Patricia Allenbaugh | February 4, 2021

As a child, Guadalupe Hernandez had two dreams. “First, I wanted to be a pop star—so original, right? Second, I wanted to change the world. I didn’t know how, but I knew I wanted to help those who needed it.”… Read more
N A U Lumberjack posing for the camera on Flagstaff campus.

COE graduate Maya Motomura

Patricia Allenbaugh | January 22, 2021

Two years ago, Northern Arizona University student Maya Motomura did what she could to get her foot in the door of a local elementary school. Now, just weeks away from completing her student teaching there, she doesn’t want to leave… Read more
Student teacher sitting with children at a table, reading a book.

NAU helps kids with special needs

Patricia Allenbaugh | January 21, 2021

Michelle Novelli and other faculty, staff, and seniors in the PRAXIS program in COE helped kick-start a new program to ensure seniors get credit for helping disabled students with virtual learning. The program was featured on Channel 3/CBS 5 and in The Arizona Republic… Read more
Student teacher teaches child how to use tablet.