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The College of Education celebrates 125 years!

swa8 | November 22, 2024

NAU was founded in 1899 as Northern Arizona Normal School (NANS) to train teachers for Arizona’s rural schools. It began with just 23 students and two faculty members, reflecting the state’s growing need for qualified educators. Today, NAU serves 28,468 students, with about 11% of the student body in the College of Education… Read more

New 2024 Faculty and Staff

swa8 | November 19, 2024

Meet the new faces you’ve seen in your meetings, in the hallways, and in a Zoom room! COE is excited to welcome these folks to our college. Please give them a warm welcome… Read more
Aerial view of the N A U campus.

New 2023 Faculty and Staff

ls2724 | October 31, 2023

Meet the new faces you’ve seen in your meetings, in the hallways, and in a Zoom room! COE is excited to welcome these folks to our college. Please give them a warm welcome… Read more
Aerial view of the N A U campus.

Humans of Flagstaff with Brian Stone

Patricia Allenbaugh | December 13, 2022

How does playing help teach a child science? Brian Stone has an answer for that. Stone, an associate teaching professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning, talked to The NAU Review about his research into science education and play, why he loves science (spoiler: fun learning) and what country is on his travel bucket list. … Read more
Teacher going around classroom and helping students out.

Student finds passion in special education

Patricia Allenbaugh | December 8, 2022

Lorie Lee never imagined she’d make it to university; she is now graduating with two degrees, having won the prestigious President’s Prize. A mother of three and non-traditional student, her inspiring tale begins earlier than her first day at NAU. As a child, Lee experienced poverty, a mother with substance abuse issues and a father unwilling to care for her. Through the support of her friends and teachers, Lee found a love and passion for education and excelled academically… Read more
Student teacher points to globe in class.

A teacher’s impact

Patricia Allenbaugh | October 4, 2022

Did you know NAU started as a school to educate teachers? The Class of 1901 was comprised of four women, all of whom received lifetime teaching certificates for the Arizona Territory. Learn more about NAU’s history at Cline Library’s Special Collections and Archives… Read more
Student teacher helps student with writing assignment.

Higher Education Child Care Project

Patricia Allenbaugh | July 11, 2022

NAU’s Office of the Dean of Students recently announced the Higher Education Child Care Project (HECCP), a pilot program funded by the Arizona Department of Economic Security that will provide qualified child care assistance to full-time, undergraduate student-parents of children from birth to age 12. This program will be available to students who are enrolled in the College of Nursing, Early Childhood Education, or K–12 Education (PEP included)… Read more
Student teacher works with young students.

COE Associate Clinical Professor

Patricia Allenbaugh |

Claudia Rodas is an associate clinical professor in the College of Education, NAU alumna, and statewide HSI advisor to the provost. She’s also a mom, wife, and educator who sat down with NAU Communications to share her story… Read more
N A U students at graduation.