Category: Colleagues

Mancos School District RE-6 has decided on its pick to replace longtime Superintendent Brian Hanson. Todd Cordrey, a former superintendent of Rangely School District who also led two Colorado charter schools, will soon take the leadership reins in Mancos. Read the full article on the-journal.com

Chancellor Marks joined Bud Talbot, associate professor in the School of Education and Human Development, in his backyard Shed of Science to talk about air pollution. Watch the video here

On Thursday, April 22, the CU Denver community learned that the School of Education & Human Development’s dean, Rebecca Kantor, EdD, passed away from a terminal illness. A forward-thinking, influential, tireless education champion, Dean Kantor served the university for almost a decade, touching the lives of innumerable students, faculty, and staff. Read the full article…

Congratulations Paula Gallegos (Leadership & Service), Diane Estrada (Teaching-Tenure Track), Caron Westland (Teaching—IRC), Remi Kalir (Scholarship & Creative) Each year, the Office of the Provost honors one of CU Denver’s greatest assets—its remarkable faculty—with the faculty awards. The accolades recognize superior accomplishments in teaching, leadership and service, research and creative activities, librarianship, faculty mentoring, and…

9 small ways to let go of regret (even when it’s hard) Often the people who say “I don’t have regrets” aren’t in deep denial (though they might be). There’s a chance that they’ve been able to use any experience of regret to learn from their behavior, says Robert Allan, Ph.D., L.M.F.T., emotionally focused therapy…

Children’s Book Teaches Kids and About Racism And How They Can Respond The book, “Is There Something Wrong With Me?” by Maria Uribe, describes how racism can affect a child even when it’s unintended, like when a teacher anglicizes a student’s name so it’s easier for them to remember. It also teaches young kids about microaggressions…

NAESP Releases New Principal Guide To Early Learning And The Early Grades – NAESP Created in partnership with the National P–3 Center at CU Denver, this guide helps leaders create a school environment that allows the youngest learners to grow and thrive. via www.naesp.org

How to Let Go of Regret (Even When It’s Hard) | SELF Regret is a negative emotion that hinges on counterfactual thinking, Dr. Roese explains. Counterfactual thinking essentially means that we look back and concoct imaginary scenarios to convince … via www.self.com