By Laurel White As shortages in home health care workers continue across the country, a UW–Madison School of Education assistant professor is working to help family and other non-professional care partners safely and successfully care for people living with dementia at home. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the number of Americans living with dementia is expected …
By Sofie Schachter UW–Madison alumna Erin Roberge was hired as a full-time assistant athletic trainer (AT) for the Green Bay Packers earlier this year. She is the first full-time female AT in Packers history. Roberge graduated from the School of Education’s Department of Kinesiology in 2021 with a BS in athletic training. She began an internship with …
UW–Madison alumna Ethel Radmer has just published her 10th book, “Fields Beyond Your Sight.” Radmer earned a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from the School of Education’s Department of Kinesiology in 1957. “Fields Beyond Your Sight” explores the idea of big bangs happening in a cycle across billions of years. This raises the question, “What …
An app-based toolbox to support teachers in developing authentic learning communities. Streamlined processes for employee onboarding and offboarding. Video stories about Dance alumni and their career paths. These are among the eight innovative projects led by university and academic staff from across the School of Education that have been awarded Staff Innovation Grants in the …
UW–Madison students living in University Housing each year have the ability to recognize outstanding educators via the Honored Instructor program. Through this program, University Housing takes nominations from students who want to honor and recognize instructors who challenge students, make learning fun, and/or are inspiring. This fall’s list of Honored Instructors includes nine outstanding educators …
As we welcome 2023, we wanted to look back and share photos that highlight some of the special moments that took place across our School in 2022. What an amazing year it was! Below are some special moments to remember from across the School of Education, winnowed from the many hundreds of photos our photographers …
The UW–Madison School of Education Wisconsin Teacher Pledge was identified as a “good news standout” in Up North News’ list of the best moments in Wisconsin education in 2022. The publication writes: “Teacher shortages had been rising for a decade before the pandemic pushed many schools past their breaking point. Wisconsin’s were no exception, but …
UW–Madison senior Maya Topin arrived on campus in the fall of 2019 as a dance major who already had her eye on a future career in health care. “I’m really passionate about working with athletes and active populations, and helping people stay involved in the sports and activities they really enjoy,” says Topin. “So I …
Due to changing national accreditation standards and an anticipated growth in demand for athletic trainers in the coming years, UW–Madison’s Athletic Training program has successfully transitioned to the master’s degree level and is up and running with two program cohorts. The Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program — which was approved by the …
Shining a light on their work in the classroom, an outstanding 124 student-athletes from UW–Madison’s fall sports teams were named to the 2022-23 Academic All-Big Ten Team, as announced by the Big Ten earlier this month. Of these, 20 are students pursuing degrees in the School of Education. The Big Ten Conference recognized a total …