Dr. Chiara Cannella
Associate Dean
Professor of Teacher Education

Expertise 

  • Culturally responsive & anti-bias education 
  • Sociocultural research on education
  • Qualitative research methods  
  • American Indian education  
  • Social justice 
  • Race, culture & equity in education 
  • Academic identity 
  • Counter-hegemonic research methods  
  • Critical pedagogy 
  • Participatory action research and community-based research  
  • Youth development 
  • Civic identity and activism  

Education 

  • Ph.D., Anthropology and Education, University of Arizona, 2009
  • M.A., Anthropology and Education, University of Arizona, 2004
  • B.A., English Language & Literature, University of Michigan, 1996

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Liz Cartwright
Senior Lecturer of Teacher Education

Areas of expertise:

  • Secondary teacher education
  • Reading and writing instruction
  • Project-based learning & interdisciplinary learning
  • Curriculum and instruction
  • Formative and summative assessments 

Education:

  • M.A., Adams State University, 2015.
  • B.A., Fort Lewis College, 2007

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Dr. Lorien Chambers Schuldt
Chair and Associate Professor of Teacher Education

Expertise 

  • Elementary literacy development
  • Reading and writing instruction
  • Multilingual learners
  • Culturally and linguistically responsive teaching
  • Classroom discourse
  • Feedback and formative assessment

Education 

  • Ph.D., Curriculum and Teacher Education, Stanford University, 2014 
  • B.A., American Studies, Wellesley College, 1999 

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Dr. Jill Choate
Associate Professor of Teacher Education

Expertise 

  • Behavioral intervention
  • Education administration
  • Elementary and middle school special education
  • Teacher education

Education 

  • Ph.D., Special Education Administration, University of Texas, Austin, 2012 
  • M.A., Special Education, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 1996
  • B.S., Elementary Education/Special Education, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 1992 

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Kari Deswood
Senior Lecturer

Areas of expertise

  • Social Justice Education
  • Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
  • English Education
  • Whiteness in Teacher Education
  • Educational Leadership

Education

  • B.A.: English Education (2004)
  • M.Ed: Educational Leadership: special focus on Leadership in Native Communities (2010)
  • Ph.D. (ABD)- Higher Education Leadership: special concentration on Social Justice Education (anticipated graduation date: Fall 2024)

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Dr. Ana Diaz-Collazos
Assistant Professor
Teacher Education & Sociology

Expertise

  • Spanish
  • Linguistics
  • Teaching diverse students
  • Discourse analysis
  • Creative Writing

Education

  • Ph.D., Hispanic Linguistics, University of Florida, 2014
  • M.A., Hispanic Linguistics, Instituto Caro y Cuervo, Colombia, 2006
  • B.A., Comparative Literature, Universidad del Valle, Colombia, 2003

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Dr. Elizabeth Dorman
Professor of Teacher Education

Expertise 

  • Contemplative, social emotional learning
  • Social justice education
  • Research on teaching
  • Teacher education
  • Graduate teacher licensure programs

Education 

  • Ph.D., University of Colorado, Boulder, 2007
  • M.A., Prescott College, 2000
  • B.A., University of California, Davis, 1987

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Dr. Mary Catherine Gabro
Assistant Professor of Teacher Education

Expertise 

  • Principal preparation
  • Instructional leadership
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Inclusive educational environments

Education 

  • Ed.D., Stephen F. Austin State University, 2002
  • M.Ed., Sam Houston State University, 1996
  • B.M.E., Texas Tech University, 1980

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Dr. Kristine Greer
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
Professor of Teacher Education

Expertise 

  • Child care and early childhood education 
  • Educational management 
  • Multicultural family focus 
  • Working with visually impaired children 

Education 

  • EdD, New Mexico State University, 2004 
  • M.A., University of Colorado, Denver, 1994 
  • B.A., California State University, Bakersfield, 1987 

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Dr. Kaitlin Mattos
Assistant Professor of Environment & Sustainability
Teacher Education

Areas of Expertise 

  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Sustainable Development
  • Green Infrastructure
  • Natural Resources Management
  • Watershed Management
  • Water, sanitation, and hygiene
  • Community Engagement
  • Science Communication

Education 

  • Ph.D., Environmental Engineering, University of Colorado, 2021
  • M.S., Environmental Engineering, University of Colorado, 2017
  • B.A., Environmental Studies, Washington University in St. Louis, 2009

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Dr. Di Ann Ryter
Associate Professor of Teacher Education

Expertise

  • Social sciences education
  • Multiculturalism
  • International education

Education

  • Ph.D., University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 2012
  • M.Ed., University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 2006
  • B.A., Kearney State College, 1994

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Jenni Trujillo, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Education

Expertise 

  • Culturally and Linguistically Diverse education
  • Curriculum design and development
  • Educational leadership and change

Education 

  • Ed.D., Fielding Graduate University, 2002
  • M.A., University Northern Colorado, 1998
  • B.A., Fort Lewis College, 1993

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Mike Wagner
: Lead Academic Success Coach and Lecturer for Teachers Education

Expertise: 

  • Adventure education
  • Program administration
  • Service learning
  • Place-based education
  • Group facilitation
  • Authentic leadership
  • Fire-craft

Education:

  • Master of Arts, Adventure Education, Outdoor Program Administration, Prescott College, 2016
  • Bachelor of Arts, Adventure Education, Human Services, Prescott College, 2011
  • Associate of Arts, Outdoor/ Physical Education, Red Rocks Community College, 2009

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William Camp
Coordinator of Field Experiences
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Jonathan Smith
Coordinator of Teacher Licensure & Dual Enrollment
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Berlinda Begay
Adjunct Instructor for Teacher Education
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Penelope Frost
Adjunct Instructor for Teacher Education
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Elanor Meeker
Adjunct Instructor for Teacher Education
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Judith Reed
Adjunct Instructor for Teacher Education
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Kelly von Stroh
Adjunct Instructor for Teacher Education
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Gretchen Willis
Adjunct Instructor for Teacher Education
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