Category: Colleagues

“Today, bilingualism and language mastery are often seen as brain-sharpening benefits and experiences that change over time in response to individuals’ learning and social environments. At the same time, unfortunately, bilingual learners do not always receive empathetic, welcoming, and empowering educational experiences. Adriana Alvarez, PhD, assistant professor in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (CLDE) in CU Denver’s School…

“In retrospect Sofia Chaparro’s career as an educator and expert in bilingual education was pre-destined. Sofia is the daughter of bilingual and transnational parents who spent time in El Paso, Texas and in Juárez, Mexico throughout her childhood. Her grandfather was a rural educator in Chihuahua, Mexico. One of her grandmothers and an aunt also attended…

Chaya Abrams published an article in the American Journal of Qualitative Research titled, Conversations with Jewish scholars on institutional antisemitism: A Delphi study Click here to access the article Reference: Abrams, C. M. (2024). Conversations with Jewish Scholars on Institutional Antisemitism: A Delphi Study. American Journal of Qualitative Research, 8(4), 62-86. https://doi.org/10.29333/ajqr/15162

Congratulations to Julia Cummings, marketing and communications director for SEHD, who has been selected to represent the University of Colorado Denver as a participant in the 2024-25 Academic Management Institute (AMI). Sponsored by the Colorado Network of Women Leaders, a regional affiliate of the American Council on Education, the AMI is beginning its 39th year of bringing together…

“We are pleased to announce that Dr. Ester de Jong will be moving into the position of Interim Associate Dean, Advanced Education & Doctoral Programs in the School of Education & Human Development (SEHD) in Spring 2025. Dr. de Jong and Dr. Bauer will engage in cross training this semester to execute a seamless transition of leadership responsibilities while…

The Couple and Family Therapy program welcomes new faculty member, Kristian Villalovos. Kristian Villalovos is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Ph.D. candidate at Texas Tech University in the Couple, Marriage, and Family Therapy program. Her professional experience includes serving as an Instructor of Record at Texas Tech, as well as working…

Congratulations to SEHD EdD alumna Dr. Jenna Martin (lead author) and Dr. Margarita Bianco (co-author) who have just published an article in The Urban Review! The article is titled “Developing Critically Conscious, Latinx Preservice Teachers: Teaching As Social Justice.” Click here to read the publication

Congratulations to Dr. Evan McClintock! He has been promoted to Assistant Teaching Professor in the ASPIRE to Teach program effective August 1, 2024. He defended his dissertation in April titled Alternatively Licensed Teachers’ Motivations, Perceptions, Experiences, and Commitment to Continue Teaching. His PhD is in Research and Evaluation Methods. Nancy Leech was his dissertation chair.

“Originally from Apple Valley, MN — a suburb of Minneapolis, Nicole Holland is the new Director of Accreditation and Assessment in CU Denver’s School of Education & Human Development (SEHD). Nicole earned her master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Development with a focus on Evaluation Studies from the University of Minnesota. She finished her…