Category: College of Education News

COE Educational Leadership alumna

Patricia Allenbaugh | June 3, 2022

Jannette Bressler received the Outstanding Master’s Student Honor from the Arizona Professors of Educational Leadership on April 29 in Phoenix. Bressler said she didn’t even know she was nominated. In December, she completed her internship and credentials for principal certification, and she was contacted by Dr. Frank Davidson of Northern Arizona University and he informed her that she was nominated for the honor… Read more

Breaking the stigma of mental health

Patricia Allenbaugh | May 13, 2022

Diamond Bracey, Combined Counseling/School Psychology PhD student speaks about several hurdles when it comes to communities of color seeking professional help for mental health issues… Read more

Faculty Spotlights Fall 2021

Patricia Allenbaugh | April 14, 2022

The Faculty Senate Executive Committee and the Faculty Senate Council for Non-Tenure Track Faculty Issues are proud to feature the following non-tenure track faculty for our Inaugural NTT Spotlight. Chairs and colleagues nominated the faculty below for public recognition of their professional dedication to the university, highlighting examples of the significant teaching, research, and service contributions non-tenure track faculty provide to the NAU community and beyond… Read more

Interaction and Communication Hub

Patricia Allenbaugh | March 31, 2022

Last fall, the Center for Science Teaching and Learning (CSTL) in the College of Education launched the STEM Interaction and Communication Hub (STICH) in order to more widely disseminate NAU research to the broader community through science communication and public engagement activities. … Read more

N A U students sitting at tables in the Student Union.

Robyn Yewell wins Presidential Award

Patricia Allenbaugh | March 4, 2022

A decade ago, Robyn Yewell was working in the private sector with no background in education other than her experiences as a student. Today, she’s been a teacher for nine years and is committed to providing a high-quality, accessible STEM education to all students. She is also undeniably one of the best teachers in the nation… Read more

Retired Col. Rebecca Seeger

Patricia Allenbaugh | February 17, 2022

NAU Communications sat down with retired Col. Rebecca Seeger, a Doctoral student in Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education, a 30-year veteran of the US Air Force, and president of the Graduate Student Government, to get to know her on a more personal level… Read more

NAU develops innovative compsci curriculum

Patricia Allenbaugh | January 31, 2022

Native Americans are one of the least represented populations in the field of computer science. Moreover, Native American participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM fields) at the college level continues to be severely limited, resulting in a fraction of Native Americans earning bachelor’s degrees in STEM and computer science… Read more

Student teacher works with children at a table.

Following a unique teaching pathway

Patricia Allenbaugh | January 20, 2022

The need for strong teachers has never been greater, but the pathway to becoming a teacher doesn’t have to be the same for everyone… Read more

Student teacher sitting at a table with students.

Marti Canipe competes on “Jeopardy!”

Patricia Allenbaugh | January 11, 2022

NAU Communications sat down with Marti Canipe, an assistant professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning and recent competitor on “Jeopardy!,” to get to know her on a more personal level… Read more

Marti Canipe holding colorful items and looking at them.

COE professor receives grant

Patricia Allenbaugh | November 10, 2021

Marti Canipe, associate professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning, recently received a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to develop a new course for elementary education majors. The course, which will be piloted in the 2022–23 school year, focuses on teaching the science content students will need to succeed in their own teaching… Read more