Jennifer Strange

Cherrel Miller Dyce, associate professor and executive director executive director of diversity, equity, and inclusion, in the Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education, completes a second year in the inaugural "Inquiry Initiative" sponsored by the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE). The Initiative was the "first of its kind" collaborative exploration of teacher education practices and research, focused on "opportunity gaps" in education.

Coauthored by Carducci, Jordan Harper and Adrianna Kezar, "Higher Education Leadership" challenges conventional paradigms in the field, advocating for liberatory systemic change within and beyond higher education organizations.

"Co-Teaching in Teacher Education: Centering Equity" examines teacher preparation programs that have successfully used a co-teaching model to improve the clinical experience for teacher candidates and to instill a disposition for equitable practice. The volume challenges teacher preparation programs to prepare educators to work together to support all students in today's diverse classrooms.

Lisa Buchanan, associate professor of education, has coedited "Religion, the First Amendment, and Public Schools: Stories from K-12 and Teacher Education Classrooms," published by Information Age Publishing.

The Alamance Scholars Program aims to cultivate a local pipeline for students to become educators in Alamance County. This collaborative initiative, aligned with Elon University's strategic goals, focuses on increasing diversity, dismantling barriers to education, and recognizing the vital role of teachers in community development.

Students from Katie Baker's Math 2080 and Erin Hone’s EDU 4200 courses showcased their passion for mathematics education at the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCCTM) annual conference in November.

Four outdoor leadership and education majors recently attended the Association for Experiential Education international conference with Evan Small, lecturer in wellness. Through engaging sessions, insightful presentations, and valuable networking opportunities, attendees gained a transformative experience, equipping them with skills, connections and a renewed passion for advancing experiential education globally.

Ann Bullock, Dr. Jo Watts Williams Dean of Education, was elected to chair the state commission to establish high standards for state educators and to make rule recommendations regarding all aspects of preparation, licensure, continuing education and standards of conduct for public school educators.

Drawing from her extensive experience in education, Marna Winter's dedication to helping others lead healthier more balanced lives underscores the transformative power of combining education and well-being, enabling individuals to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

Toma-Harrold '23, an elementary education alumna, was recognized as a top five finalist for the 2022-2023 North Carolina Student Teacher of the Year at the North Carolina Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (NCACTE) Fall Forum.