College of Education
Northern Illinois University
Graham Hall
DeKalb, IL 60115
Phone: (815) 753-1948
Fax: (815) 753-2100
cedu@niu.edu
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Mina Blazy (TLRN '99), an 8th grade science teacher in Desert Hot Springs, California, recently graced the June cover of "California Educator" magazine.
Learn more about TLRN alum Mina Blazy >>
Dr. Tom Smith Named Alyce Kramer Marcus Outstanding EducatorDr. Smith, a professor in the College's ETRA department, has been recognized for his exceptional teaching and research.
Read more about Dr. Smith's achievement >>
Special education major Dan Rosenberg and other members of the service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega recently spent ten life-changing days in Guatemala.
Dr. Gaylen Kapperman, coordinator of the Visual Disabilities Program, has secured an $800,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education for the College's Vision Program.
Read more about Dr. Kapperman's grant >>
The College recently recognized the exceptional contributions of some of its best and brightest at an awards reception on campus.
Laura Hedin Given NIU Foundation Award for Faculty ExcellenceDr. Hedin, an assistant professor in the Department of Teaching & Learning, was recognized for Faculty Excellence at the NIU Foundation's Red and Black Gala on February 28. Hedin was nominated by student Dana Higgins, who is studying to be a learning behavior specialist in the College's special education program.
Read more about Dr. Hedin's recent honor >>
Networking Night 2009Even if you didn't get a chance to attend the College's recent Networking Night, you can still download helpful handouts about general career information, communication, mock interviews, networking, presentation, and resume-writing.
Recruitment Coordinator Wins Children's Advocate AwardThe Children's Learning Center in DeKalb has awarded LaMetra Curry, the College's recruitment services coordinator, the Mandy Derrington Friend of the Child Award.
Read more about LaMetra's exciting achievement >>
Thanks to a renewal of their grant, Drs. Maylan Dunn-Kenney and Moses Mutuku will continue their work with the Rockford Early Childhood Education Certification (EC2) Partnership. The grant will be used to help prepare early childhood teachers for schools in the Rockford area.
Read more about the EC2 partnership>>
The College's School-University Partnerships Office is helping Chesebro Elementary School in DeKalb to become a professional development school (PDS), dedicated to the development of bilingual students and the teachers who instruct them.
Read more about this exciting initiative >>
Instructors have a new home at the College of Education - the Instructor Resources web site. Whether you're new to the College or a seasoned member of the facuty, the site offers one-stop shopping for helpful links and information about the College.
Drs. M Cecil Smith, Jennifer Schmidt, Thomas Smith, and Wei-Chen Hung have been awarded grants totalling more than $600,000.
Learn more about the NSF grants >>
Dr. Barbara Johnson recently joined the College from Jackson State University. She will serve as the new chair of Counseling, Adult and Higher Education.
Learn more about Dr. Johnson >>
Paul Carpenter, chair of the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, recently finished first in a 1,044-mile race from Oceanside, California to Taos, New Mexico.
This is another notable victory on the way to Dr. Carpenter's possible entry to the Race Across America, also known as "the World's Toughest Bicycle Race."
Read more about Dr. Carpenter's win >>
Parker Receives Alyce Kramer Marcus Outstanding Educator AwardDr. Jenny Parker, associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, has been named the first Alyce Kramer Marcus Outstanding Educator.
Learn more about Dr. Parker >>
On Wednesday, May 7, the College of Education hosted an awards ceremony to acknowledge outstanding contributions by various faculty and staff members.
See the list of College of Education Award winners >>
Julianna Gehant Scholarship Established to Honor Student Slain in NIU ShootingIn the wake of the February 14 tragedy, the College of Education has established a scholarship to honor Julianna Gehant, one of the fallen students, who dreamed of becoming an elementary school teacher.
Learn more about Julianna and the Gehant Scholarship >>
CAHE professor Dr. Toni Tollerud is one of three educators to receive the prestigious title of Presidential Teaching Professor this year.