Category: Colleagues
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It’s a boy! Congratulations Paul Z.
Congratulations to our own Paul Zastrocky, father of a brand-new bouncing baby boy. Paul Anthony Zastrocky, aka “Tony” was born Saturday December 7th in Albuquerque New Mexico. Happy Birthday Tony! Mom, son, and Dad are all well and good.
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Dr. Robin Brandehoff Featured in Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
Mālama Pono: Rebellious Teacher Preparation Through Hānai Pedagogy This opinion piece by Dr. Robin Brandehoff highlights her Hānai Pedagogy framework and how it can be used in teacher preparation programs nationally. Click here to access the article on the Diverse Education website
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Dean Marvin Lynn and Dr. Susana Córdova’s Fireside Chat: Balancing Urgency, Innovation, and Quality in the Preparation of Teachers
“CU Denver alumna Dr. Susana Córdova (MA, ’00), Colorado’s Education Commissioner and recipient of the 2024 School of Education & Human Development Alumni Leadership Award, joined a forum with School of Education & Human Development (SEHD) faculty and staff on November 1, 2024. The fireside chat with Dean Marvin Lynn provided a space for critical discussions around personal…
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Dr. Heather Johnson, Mathematics Education Researcher in SEHD, Presenting Online Lecture to the German Design-Based Research Group
On December 5, from 9 – 10 a.m. MST, Heather Johnson will share her insights in an online presentation titled “How Graphs Work: A Design-Based Approach to Cultivate Community Among Introductory Undergraduate Mathematics Instructors”. She invites her SEHD colleagues to participate! Presentation abstract: In U.S. postsecondary education, there is a need to transform instruction in…
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Drs. Jessica Luna Garcia and Robin Brandehoff Co-author Article with DSoC Students About the Importance of Diverse Mentorship in Higher Education
Un Mentor Positivo: Supporting Latine & Indigenous First-Generation Doctoral Students Drs. Jessica Luna Garcia and Robin Brandehoff co-wrote an article with DSoC members Valerie Richmond (graduating December 2024) and Melinda Rossi on the impact of having a faculty Mentor of Color for first-generation Latine and Indigenous scholars. The pdf is available through the link below…
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Celebration of Life for Dr. Ellen Stevens
A Celebration of Life for Dr. Ellen Stevens, former SEHD faculty member and founder of CU Denver’s Center for Faculty Development and Advancement (CFDA), will be held on Saturday, December 7 from 1 – 3 p.m. in CU Denver’s City Heights/Learning Commons building at 1191 Larimer Street, Denver. The CFDA will host this gathering in…
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Museo de las America’s, Featuring CU Denver Assistant Professor Adriana Alvarez, Featured in the NYT
Denver’s Museo de las Americas’ exhibition “Migrants: A Tale of Two Hearts” is featured in this New York Times article highlighting noteworthy art on view across the U.S. this fall. CU Denver Assistant Professor Adriana Alvarez contributed to the Museo de las Americas’ exhibition. Drawing from her academic research, Alvarez’s installation reframes migration as a universal experience to honor…
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Dennis DeBay and CU Denver Journal about Adjunct Faculty Featured in CU Denver News
“One of television’s most astute portrayals of academia was a recent Netflix series called The Chair. Starring Golden Globe-winning Sandra Oh as an English department chair, the series portrayed nuanced faculty tensions at a bucolic university trying to stay relevant. And, CU Denver Assistant Teaching Professor Emily Wortman-Wunder noticed, a glaring inaccuracy stood out: The…
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Drs. Margarita Bianco and Madhavi Tandon Presented at the International Conference on Urban Education
Drs. Margarita Bianco and Madhavi Tandon presented at the International Conference on Urban Education Their presentation, Developing a Diverse an Community Responsive Teacher Workforce through d GYO Programs” was well received and highlighted in the most recent issue of Diverse Issues in Higher Education Dr. Margarita Bianco has two new co-authored publications, one with Dr. Robin…
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National P-3 Center Hosts Biennial Institute
The National P-3 Center hosted its signature biennial event, The National P-3 Institute, in Vail, October 22-25. Fourteen teams from eight states were selected to attend through a competitive application process. Designed as a professional learning retreat, the Institute combines exposure to cutting-edge ideas in P-3 (preschool through 3rd grade) reforms with dedicated team planning time…