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Bridget Hamlet, '01, earned a bachelor's degree in secondary education and English from UWL, before spending the majority of her career as a teacher and school librarian in England. At the heart of her school Posted 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 30, 2023 Bridget Hamlet, ’01, named top school librarian in the United Kingdom Read more about At the heart of her school Pao Lor started as associate dean of the UW-La Crosse School of Education in July. Lor brings a wealth of personal and professional experience to the role, having been a Hmong refugee in the late 1970s, and having worked extensively in both K-12 and higher education in Wisconsin.. Transforming lives through education Posted 2:55 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023 Pao Lor brings experience, fresh perspective as SOE associate dean Read more about Transforming lives through education Read more -> Eagle Edge Posted 4:14 p.m. Thursday, July 13, 2023 Read the summer issue of the School of Education online magazine Read more about Eagle Edge Kris Fritz, '70, has received the Burt and Norma Altman Teacher Education Award for her outstanding career as a physical education teacher. Physical motivator Posted 7:04 a.m. Monday, July 3, 2023 Kris Fritz, ’70, still promoting fitness, health Read more about Physical motivator Mark Gruen, '92, has received the Burt and Norma Altman Teacher Education Award for his record of excellence and leadership as a public school district superintendent. All-time administrator Posted 7:03 a.m. Monday, July 3, 2023 Mark Gruen known as transformational public school leader Read more about All-time administrator
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James Carlson and J.C. Wagner-Romero

James Carlson and J.C. Wagner-Romero, both Educational Studies, presented "Moving Multicultural Education “Forward”: Revitalizing the Wisconsin State Chapter of NAME" at The National Association for Multicultural Education Annual Conference on Nov. 18 in Montgomery, Alabama.

Submitted on: Nov. 22

Hyojong Sohn

One of our newest faculty members, Hyojong Sohn, Educational Studies, received the prestigious dissertation award from the Council for Exceptional Children's Teacher Education Division (TED). Sohn received the TED Dissertation Award for Doctoral Level Research at the TED Conference on Nov. 1 in Long Beach, California.

The purpose of the award is to recognize doctoral students who have focused their research on the preparation of pre-service and in-service educators serving students with disabilities or who have conducted related research having clear implications for the preparation of educators serving students with disabilities. Congratulations, Dr. Sohn!

Submitted on: Nov. 1

Matt McParker

Matt McParker, Educational Studies, authored the article "Early Preservice Teachers' Development of Social Studies Inquiry Projects" in Social Studies Research and Practice published on Aug. 25 by Emerald Insight.

Submitted on: Aug. 29