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Theresa Lynn, B.S. '09, Named Postma Elementary Teacher of the Year
Jul. 10, 2019
Theresa (Teri) Lynn was chosen as the Postma Elementary Teacher of the Year in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD. She graduated in 2009 with a bachelor’s in Applied Learning and Development. This is Lynn’s 10th year teaching in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD.

Special Education Faculty Members Receive $1.4 Million Grant from IES
Jul. 08, 2019
Special Education Assistant Professor Jessica Toste and Associate Professor Nathan Clemens have received a $1.4 million grant to develop teacher expertise in data-based decision making to improve student reading success.

Powell Earns Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers
Jul. 03, 2019
The Special Education associate professor is one of just 11 recipients from Texas and one of five from The University of Texas at Austin.

Christie Layton Petersen, and M.Ed. ’08, Brandy Windham M.Ed. ’14
Jun. 30, 2019
Founders, Building BLOCS Austin, Texas

Matt Bowers Quoted in Wired Article on Kids Sports
Jun. 28, 2019
Learn how having your child specialize in one sport might hurt their chances of becoming a professional athlete later on.

Hanson Yang PT, DPT, ATC, LAT
Jun. 27, 2019
Assistant Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist The Dallas Cowboys

Brian Farr Named One of 2018's Most Distinguished Athletic Trainers by NATA
Jun. 27, 2019
The award recognizes NATA members who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to leadership, volunteer service, advocacy, and distinguished professional activities as an athletic trainer.

Summer Reading and Listening List 2019
Jun. 27, 2019
Beat the Summer slump with these book, audiobook, and podcast suggestions from faculty and staff within the College of Education.

Guadalupe Chavez, M.Ed. ’06, Ph.D. ’14
Jun. 26, 2019
Bilingual Teacher, Heart of Texas Writing Project Teacher ConsultantCedar Creek Elementary, Bastrop ISD The courses that were grounded in social justice influenced me the most. I was excited to find strategies to become more effective in integrating social justice in curriculum for young students.

Brett Valdez, BS ’06
Jun. 26, 2019
Entrepreneur and Co-Founder Sophosi.com