Author: Kerri Elizabeth Richardson

(l to r) Ryan Freeman, Josie Heidlage, and Matt Lindelien

Professionals jumpstart rewarding teaching careers via College’s Transition to Teaching program

Becoming an educator is a great way to impact the lives of young people, make a difference in a subject or field, and practice lifelong learning. Many teachers start their training in college and begin their teaching careers after graduation,...
Tara Star Johnson and Sunnie Watson

College names new deans for learning, diversity and global engagement

The Purdue University College of Education has named new associate and assistant deans this summer. Associate Dean for Learning Based upon the unanimous recommendation of the Administrative Council (AC) of the College, Tara Star Johnson has accepted the position of...
Paul Asunda and Victoria Lowell

Asunda, Lowell receive Purdue Polytechnic HS collaborative grants

Two College of Education faculty members recently received Purdue Polytechnic High Schools Collaborative Research Project Grants with faculty in the Purdue Polytechnic Institute.

Stephanie Masta

Masta named as Provost Fellow in Posse Foundation mentor program

Stephanie Masta was named a Provost Fellow for the Posse Foundation’s mentor program. Masta starts her position on July 1.  Masta, associate professor of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education, holds additional affiliate appointments in American Studies in...
Jennifer Smith (3rd from left), INCEC 2023 Outstanding Professor of the Year. Another College of Education member won the Outstanding student INCEC member award, Jingyuan Zhang (2nd from right).

Smith named INCEC 2023 Outstanding Professor of the Year

The Indiana Council for Exceptional Children (INCEC) voted and selected Dr. Jennifer Smith to be its 2023 Outstanding Professor of the Year.

Siblings Brenda Sarmiento-Quezada and Alex Sarmiento, born and raised in Mexico City.

Purdue Education assistant professor featured on Netflix’s Taco Chronicles

Brenda Sarmiento-Quezada, an assistant professor of Literacy & Language in the College’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction, not only focuses on bilingualism in teacher instruction, but has a passion for – tacos! Sarmiento-Quezada and her brother, Alex, started a taquería...