University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Alumni News

UW–Madison alum Ko is president-elect of CEC division for culturally, linguistically diverse learners

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UW–Madison alumnus Dosun Ko has been named as the 2022 president-elect of the Council for Exceptional Children’s Division for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Learners (DDEL). Ko earned his PhD from the School of Education’s Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education in 2020. He is currently an assistant professor in the School of Education at Wichita State University. Dosun will …

STAT reports on study by UW–Madison researchers that asks, ‘What mental health apps actually work?’

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The work of UW–Madison’s Simon Goldberg is examined in a report from the health-oriented news website STAT that’s headlined, “What types of mental health apps actually work? A sweeping new analysis finds the data is sparse.” Goldberg is an assistant professor with the School of Education’s Department of Counseling Psychology, and an affiliate faculty member with UW–Madison’s Center for …

Alum Davis leading fourth annual Black History Education Conference Feb. 18-19

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UW–Madison alumna Andreal Davis has spent more than three decades working in the field of education as a teacher, instructional coach, and leader. Yet even after dedicating her career to this realm, she couldn’t help but feel there was more that could be done to help eliminate what she describes as “the attitude, opportunity, and …

ELPA alumni Wickersham, Nachman publish new articles

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UW–Madison’s Kelly Wickersham has co-authored an article in the Community College Journal of Research and Practice with UW–Madison alumnus Brett Nachman. The article is titled, “’I Never Learned More in My Life in Such a Short Period of Time’: Math Contextualization as Momentum Toward Community College Student Success.” Wickersham is a research associate in the School of …

School of Education well represented at INEI webinar focused around literacy

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Several individuals with ties to the UW–Madison School of Education were presenters at an International Network of Education Institutes (INEI) virtual webinar, “Language and Literacy Education: Cross-National Experiences,” that took place on Dec. 10. The webinar, hosted by the School of Education at the University of São Paulo in Brazil, invited faculty and graduate students from around …

‘Part of who I am:’ Earlise Ward continues public service after Morgridge Center departure

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By Erin Gretzinger, Morgridge Center Communications Following three years of dedicated service as the faculty director at the Morgridge Center for Public Service, Earlise Ward will be stepping down from the position at the end of the fall 2021 semester. After the Morgridge Center says goodbye to Ward in the coming weeks, she will return to …

Peña takes position as education policy analyst with Latino Policy Forum

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Vanessa Peña, a doctoral candidate and alumna of the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis (ELPA), has started a position as an education policy analyst with the Latino Policy Forum. Peña, who previously earned a master’s degree from ELPA, has a background in K-12 and higher education policy. Her profile on the Latino Policy …

School of Education honors Winter 2021 graduates

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The School of Education honored its Winter 2021 graduates during a Pre-Commencement Celebration Sunday morning, Dec. 19, at the Memorial Union’s Great Hall. The celebration included a traditional Hooding Ceremony for PhD recipients, while students who received their master’s and undergraduate degrees also were recognized and congratulated by Dean Diana Hess. To check out photos …

Alum Stanford Taylor joins Madison Schools’ leadership team

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UW­–Madison alumna Carolyn Stanford Taylor, the former state superintendent of public instruction, is joining the leadership team of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD). Stanford Taylor will serve as MMSD’s interim assistant superintendent for engagement, diversity, equity and inclusion, the district announced in a news release Wednesday, Dec. 15. Stanford Taylor most recently served as Wisconsin’s state …

PBS series ‘The Light’ by UW–Madison alumna Sanders wins Chicago Emmy

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UW–Madison alumna Zhalarina Sanders has created an autobiographical music video series entitled “The Light“ with PBS Wisconsin, which she wrote, acted in, and produced. Originally released in May 2020, the series won an Emmy in the Chicago/Midwest region for Outstanding Achievement in Arts/Entertainment Programming. Sanders earned her master’s degree from the School of Education’s Department of Counseling …