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Learning Disabilities and Behavioral Disorders Alumnae Awarded
Dec. 18, 2020
Recent Department of Special Education graduates Elizabeth Stevens, Ph.D. ‘18, and Christy Austin, Ph.D. ‘20, have been recognized for excellence in research.  Stevens has won the Early Career Research Award from the Society for the Scientific Study of Reading while Austin has received a research…
Elizabeth Minne, Virtual Vida for Austin ISD Students
Apr. 27, 2020
Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Psychology Co-author of Principle-Guided Psychotherapy for Children and Adolescents: The FIRST Program for Behavioral and Emotional Problems
Educational Leadership and Policy Alumna Named Austin Community College Hays Dean of Students
Jan. 27, 2020
Jodi Denyszn, M.Ed. ‘01, Ph.D. ‘13, has been promoted to dean of students for the Austin Community College Hays campus in Kyle. Denyszn, whose career in education has spanned 20 years, has been employed in student affairs as a manager in the Student Engagement and Data Analytics unit at ACC…
Special Education Alumna Awarded Classroom Set-Up Grant
Nov. 20, 2019
Special Education alumna Dana Rathbun, M.Ed. ’18, received a classroom set-up grant for first-year teachers from the Texas Association of Certification Officers for the fall 2019 semester.
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.
ALD and ELP Alumna Named Teacher of the Year for Elgin Elementary School
Jun. 14, 2019
Megan Wehrle, B.S ‘12, M.Ed ‘19, was named Teacher of the Year for Elgin Elementary School in Elgin ISD.
Gigi Do, Ph.D. '16, Selected Assistant VP for Global Learning and Strategy and Senior International Officer for UH–Clear Lake
May. 23, 2019
One of Do's goals in this position is to continue finding ways to ensure international students feel they’re part of the institution.
ELP Alumnus Dorado Kinney, Ed.D. '17, Awarded Prestigious Fellowship
May. 06, 2019
Kinney will join a cohort of 40 leaders who will take part in a 10-month leadership program.
Special Education Alumna named AISD Elementary Teacher of the Year
May. 01, 2019
Ashley Rivera, M.Ed. ’15, was named Elementary Teacher of the Year by the Austin Independent School District for the 2018-19 academic year.
Alumna Wins TAHPERD Honor Award
Apr. 11, 2019
Congratulations to Tere Ramirez, B.S. ‘77 and M.Ed. ‘81 on receiving the Honor Award from the Texas Association for Health and Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

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