As a first-generation immigrant, daughter, friend, and educator, I have leveraged my identities to advocate for high-quality, equitable, and inclusive practices at the district level within Colorado. Pursuing a doctoral degree in education with a concentration in Urban and Diverse
The Ripple Effect of Mentorship: A Cross-Case Analysis of Five Rural, Latine Youth – Dr. Robin Brandehoff
The literature on mentorship centralizes formal mentoring programs with hired and trained staff and volunteers to work with at-promise youth of color at school- or community-based sites such as Big Brothers Big Sisters or smaller localized programs; however, these programs
Introducing Hānai Pedagogy: A Call for Equity in Action Through an AANAPI Lens by Dr. Robin Brandehoff
This paper introduces a novel pedagogical framework titled Hānai Pedagogy, which embraces cultural identity, language, and familial relationships to counter dominant narratives around historical and colonial educational systems. Derived from a larger study on informal mentorships (Brandehoff, 2020) and Indigenous concepts of
Criminal Justice Series | Tue, Sep 26th | Examining and Preventing School Shootings – Panelists include: Franci Crepeau-Hobson and SEHD alum Karyn Singley Blair, Moderator: Dean Marvin Lynn.
We invite you to join us for the first of four public panels to explore and address gun violence and its intersections. School shootings, while statistically rare, have increased; the number of days between school shootings has substantially declined. Since
Troyann Gentile Clinical Associate Professor Promotion Celebration
Please join us Thursday, September 21st from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm via Zoom to celebrate Troyann’s promotion and hear more about her journey and scholarship. Click here to RSVP Click here to learn more and view the event flyer
Dr. Brandehoff and Two Doc Students Attend Community Storytelling Workshop to Kickoff the School Year
Dr. Robin Brandehoff, Assistant Clinical Professor in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education and Faculty Advisor for Doctoral Students of Color, was invited to a private theatre workshop on community storytelling hosted by Mirror Image Arts and the Center for Applied
Dennis DeBay Featured in CU Denver News
Find out what Dennis DeBay, STEM educator and site professor in the School of Education & Human Development, has to say about back-to-school time. Click here to access the article on the CU Denver News site
Congratulations! Liliana Flores Amaro Welcomed Cuauhtémoc Manuel Amaro on 8/19
Liliana Flores Amaro welcomed Cuauhtémoc Manuel Amaro on 8/19 weighing 6.6 pounds. Everyone is healthy and happy. Congratulations to Liliana and family, including big brother Valentin ❤️
Chélynn Randolph Selected as a TIPS Division/CETL Faculty Fellow for the 2023-2024 Academic Year
During her fellowship year Chélynn plans to work with colleagues to create a publicly accessible resource hub for faculty, instructors, and students who are a part of couple and family therapy programs and family science disciplines. Chélynn will also collaborate with colleagues on the
Meet Diana Schaack: Early Care and Education Advocate and Researcher
Dr. Schaack is an assistant professor in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) program and recipient of the 2023 CU Denver Award for Excellence in Teaching for tenure-track faculty. Click here to continue reading on the SEHD Newsroom site