Instructional Leadership, emphasis: K-12 School Leadership (MEd)
N A U students hanging outside of University Union talking.
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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.

Navajo student earns her PhD

Patricia Allenbaugh |

When she was in fourth grade, Esther Cadman’s teacher asked her a question that changed her life: “What do you want to be when you grow up?”… Read more
View of the mountains in Flagstaff.

Professor of STEM co-authors book

Patricia Allenbaugh | January 20, 2021

Associate professor of STEM education Ron Gray co-authored a chapter in the book, “Preparing Science Teachers Through Practice-Based Teacher Education” published by Harvard Education Press. The book advances a vision of teacher preparation programs focused on core practices in science instruction, and advocates for collaborative learning and building a community of teacher educators… Read more
N A U student looks into VR goggles.