Category: EDCI

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...
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...
Dan Shepardson

Retirement tribute to Dan Shepardson

Daniel Shepardson, professor of Science Education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, will retire May 31, 2023. Dr. Brenda Capobianco gave these remarks at a College of Education reception given in his honor on April 25, 2023: “Dr. Dan...
Wanju Huang

Huang receives 2023 Purdue Engagement Award

Wanju Huang, clinical assistant professor of Learning Design & Technology, received a Faculty Engagement Scholar Award from the Office of Engagement on April 25.