Category: Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education

UW–Madison’s innovative Teacher Pledge, aimed at supporting future educators and offering solutions to teacher shortage, extended

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By Todd Finkelmeyer As the nationwide teacher shortage continues to generate headlines, stress education leaders, and frustrate policymakers in search of answers, the UW–Madison School of Education is announcing the extension of an innovative program aimed at addressing the problem in Wisconsin. The UW–Madison School of Education Wisconsin Teacher Pledge program first started supporting students in the …

Health Promotion and Health Equity is among UW–Madison’s fastest-growing majors

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The School of Education’s program in Health Promotion and Health Equity (HPHE) is among UW–Madison’s fastest-growing majors. The HPHE program launched in 2019 in the Department of Kinesiology in collaboration with the departments of Counseling Psychology and Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education. The degree ranks number 7 on a list of undergraduate majors that added the most students from fall 2018 to fall 2022. The …

‘Forty under 40’ includes two from School of Education

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Two individuals with ties to the UW–Madison School of Education are among this year’s “Forty Under 40” class honored by Greater Madison In Business magazine. They are: Kyree Brooks is the associate principal of Central Heights Middle School in Sun Prairie. He earned his master’s in rehabilitation psychology and special education from the School of Education, and will …

Alumnus receives award from national superintendents association

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UW–Madison alumnus Christopher Borreca has been honored with AASA, The School Superindendents Association‘s Friend of AASA award. Borreca earned a master’s degree from the School of Education’s Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education in 1983 and now serves as a lawyer primarily representing school districts in special education issues. According to a news release about the …

Mueller speaks with WPR about need for role models in special education

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In an interview for Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Morning Show” in December, UW–Madison’s Carlyn Mueller discussed the need for more adult role models in special education classrooms. Mueller is an assistant professor of special education in the School of Education’s Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education. Her research focuses on disability identity development in school …

Three with School of Education ties named ‘Women to Watch’ by Brava magazine

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Three of Brava magazine’s “2023 Women to Watch” have ties to UW–Madison’s School of Education. Brava explains that its “12 Women to Watch represent individuals who are community changemakers, leaders, and creative thinkers with ideas that can shape entire industries. Their journeys will inspire you.” Those featured with ties to the School of Education are: …

Owenby named associate dean for teacher education

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Tom Owenby is the UW–Madison School of Education’s new associate dean for teacher education, a role he started on Jan. 1. In this position, Owenby will serve as the director of the School’s Teacher Education Center, which provides leadership and support to the School of Education’s 15 teacher education programs, coordinates partnerships with local school …

Four with School of Education ties named in Madison365’s list of influential Black leaders

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Madison365’s 2022 list of “Wisconsin’s 52 Most Influential Black Leaders” highlights a faculty member and three alumni from the School of Education. Those featured are “elected leaders, business leaders, and community leaders, doing difficult, important work, often in the face of discrimination and literally generations of oppression,” according to Madison365’s CEO and publisher, Henry Sanders. …

Students recognize nine School of Education educators as ‘Honored Instructors’

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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 …

The School of Education’s 2022 moments in time

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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 …