Lisa Barker is the new executive director of the School of Education’s Office of Professional Learning and Community Education (PLACE), Dean Diana Hess announced. “I am thrilled that Lisa will lead PLACE,” says Hess. “She is an innovative leader with deep expertise and the ability to ensure that the work of faculty and staff in the …
A painting by UW–Madison’s Jerry Jordan is appearing at the 2021 Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago through July 4. Jordan is an academic and multicultural advisor with the School of Education. In an article for Madison365.com, Jordan describes his painting, “A New Song,” as follows: “[The painting] just …
UW–Madison student Amanda Kolsch (BS Dance, Pilates Certificate, 2021) and the School of Education’s Dance Department will present Kolsch’s senior honors concert, “it’s good to watch the rain from a dry place,” on Saturday, May 1, at 2:30 p.m. The concert will be streamed live on the Dance Department’s YouTube channel. The concert explores the effects of pre-collegiate …
The School of Education’s Linn Posey-Maddox and David Williamson Shaffer are among 33 UW–Madison faculty who have been awarded fellowships from the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) for 2021-22. Posey-Maddox, an associate professor in the Department of Educational Policy Studies, was awarded an H.I. Romnes Faculty Fellowship. This award recognizes faculty within their first six years …
UW–Madison alumna Sandra Kiddoo has been named to serve as president of Northland Community and Technical College in Minnesota, effective July 1. Kiddoo earned her PhD from the School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis in 2017. “Dr. Kiddoo’s leadership style is inclusive, transparent, and collaborative,” said Devinder Malhotra, the chancellor of Minnesota State. …
Excelling both on the field of play and in the classroom, several students pursuing degrees within the School of Education were among the 68 UW–Madison student-athletes competing in winter sports who were named to the 2020-21 Academic All-Big Ten all-conference team. In total, the Big Ten Conference honored 1,130 students on winter sports rosters with …
UW–Madison’s Stephanie Budge has been recognized for her exceptional service through the university’s Exceptional Service Support Program. Budge is an associate professor in the School of Education’s Department of Counseling Psychology. Budge will receive a course release in recognition of her repeatedly going above and beyond expectations to support students, colleagues, and the broader community, especially through …
The work of UW–Madison’s Lianne Milton — a documentary photographer and second-year master of fine arts student with the School of Education’s Art Department — is currently being showcased in the School of Education Gallery. The exhibition is titled, “Between Dark and Dawn: A Personal Exploration of the Maternal Spirit.” It runs through June 20 in the gallery, …
UW–Madison’s Baron Kelly is joining the prestigious College of Fellows of the American Theatre in the honorary society’s next incoming class. Membership in the College is conferred on individuals of acknowledged national stature who have distinguished themselves during their careers for notable dedication, exceptional service, and outstanding achievement. “I am very honored and overcome with …
The work of UW–Madison’s Li Chiao-Ping and her dance company, Li Chiao-Ping Dance, was selected to be presented at the World Dance Alliance (WDA) Americas 2021 Virtual Conference and Festival Assembly on Thursday, Apr. 22; Friday, Apr. 23; and Wednesday, Apr. 28, all at 6 p.m. (Central time). Li is a Vilas Research Professor with …