NEWS & FEATURES

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  Professor’s Book Amplifies Voices of Incarcerated Individuals

  Mikel Cole’s project allows people in prison and immigrant detention centers to tell their own stories. “What really marks this book as unique is the first-person experience of having been detained,” said Cole, an associate professor of ESL/bilingual education.

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  Educator Certification Programs Earn New Accreditation

  The College’s programs earned full accreditation from the nationally recognized Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation. “Our faculty are providing best-in-class experiences, and our graduates are the ultimate beneficiaries,” Interim Dean Cathy Horn said.

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  Alumni, Community Partner Honored at Star Awards

  The College of Education celebrated its 2022 award winners for their leadership and service to the community. The winners included a college consultant, a Houston ISD principal, a literacy advocate and an accountant who provides global leadership training.

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  Top Graduates Ready to Transform Education

  Thirteen top graduates share their goals and advice on how to earn 4.0 GPAs. “Do not be afraid to ask questions, seek help when needed, stay focused, be positive and believe in yourself,” said Larry Chan, who is graduating with a B.S. in teaching and learning.

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  Professor to Transform Statistics Education

  Assistant Professor Travis Weiland received a nearly $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to improve statistics education in middle and high schools by creating a supportive professional development program for teachers.

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  Three-Time Coog Named Houston ISD Academic Chief

  Shawn Bird, who earned an M.Ed. and Ed.D. from the College and a B.A. in English, has returned home to help bolster academic performance in the state’s largest district. “You have to invest in the teacher,” he said.

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  Alumni Couple Encourages Coogs to Give Back

  Kelly and Todd Thurber, co-chairs of the College’s Giving Day Campaign, are encouraging donations to support student scholarships. “Think about what this could do for our city,” said Kelly, a teacher for nearly three decades. “Every little bit helps.”

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  Doctoral Student Wins International Teaching Award

  Meg Eubank won a 2022 Teacher of the Year Award for helping nearly 4,000 students from over 100 countries learn English throughout her career. She was recognized by the TESOL International Association in partnership with National Geographic Learning.

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  UHCOE Online Programs Earn High Ranking

  The College’s online master’s degree programs were ranked 14th best in the nation on the 2022 list from U.S. News & World Report. “Our professors, rather than just lecturing at us for three hours, they incorporated breakout rooms. They still made it really engaging,” said recent M.Ed. graduate Elizabeth Rodriguez.

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  Fall 2021 Graduates Recognized with Top Honors

  Among the approximately 360 graduates are three first-generation college students and future teachers who maintained 4.0 GPAs. “I am immensely proud of the accomplishments of the class of 2021,” said College of Education Dean Bob McPherson.

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  Assistant Professor Inspires Students to be ‘Math People’

  Clinical Assistant Professor Justin Burris prepares teacher candidates to become elementary and middle school teachers who empower children to enjoy math. His passion for education earned him a 2021 UH Teaching Excellence Award.

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  M.Ed. Alumna Earns Prestigious Fulbright Grant

  Parker Carwile, who earned a master’s in curriculum and instruction in 2019, will teach English and act as a cultural ambassador in South Korea. “I feel like if we can understand each other more, we can help build each other up,” she said.