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Dean's Leadership Team

Suzanne Bonomo
Suzanne Bonomo
Director of Fiscal Planning and Human Resources Administration
Elizabeth Dutro
Elizabeth Dutro
Associate Dean of Faculty • Professor
Literacy Studies • Humanities Education
Millie Gort
Mileidis Gort
Associate Dean of Students • Professor
Equity, Bilingualism & Biliteracy
Grace Maniscalco
Grace Maniscalco
Director of Special Projects
Joseph Polman
Joseph Polman
Associate Dean for Research  • Professor
Learning Sciences & Human Development

Academic Administration & Scheduling

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Travis Anderson
Assistant Dean of Academic Programs and Planning
Shawn Kim
Shawn Kim
Academic Scheduler
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Heather Michener
Faculty Assistant
Alicia Weaver
Alicia Weaver
Director of Planning, Assessment, and Reporting

Administration & Special Projects

Grace Maniscalco
Grace Maniscalco
Director of Special Projects

Admissions

Malerie Barnes
Malerie Barnes
Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management
Natalie Koster
Natalie Koster
Graduate Programs Coordinator

Advancement

Micah Abram
Micah Abram
Assistant Dean for Advancement
Margaret Bryant
Margaret Bryant
Program Manager, Alumni & Donor Relations
Grace Maniscalco
Grace Maniscalco
Director of Special Projects
Sandra  Romero
Sandra Romero
Development Assistant

Advising & Student Services

Ty Dowdy
Ty Dowdy
Academic Advisor
Natalie Koster
Natalie Koster
Graduate Programs Coordinator
Sam Long
Sam Long
Senior Academic Advisor
Joanna Mendy
Joanna Mendy
Coordinator of Diversity Recruitment and Retention
Vikki Otero
Vikki Otero
Director of Student Success and Advising
Yñigo
Yñigo Velayo
CAPS Embedded Therapist

Communications

Tyler Caldwell
Tyler Caldwell
Creative Design and Program Assistant
Teacher Leadership
Hannah Fletcher
Hannah Fletcher
Assistant Dean of Communications & Engagement
 Ichigo Takikawa
Ichigo Takikawa
Manager of Creative Communications

Human Resources & Finance

Suzanne Bonomo
Suzanne Bonomo
Director of Fiscal Planning and Human Resources Administration
Dorincy Caletti
Dorincy Caletti
Procurement and Travel Specialist
Heather Wolfe
Heather Cameron
HR and Payroll Manager
Kim Cho
Kim Cho
Centers Program Assistant
Debra Haffey
Debra Haffey 
School of Education Centers Business Services Program Director
BUENO Center
Erin Hetherington
Erin Hetherington
Finance and Accounting Manager
Kelsey Ostenaa
Kelsey Ostenaa
Sponsored Projects Manager

Operations

Becky
Becky Cabral
General Operations Coordinator, Special Projects
Sara McDonald
Sara McDonald
Senior Director of Operations

Faculty Program Chairs & Directors

Alison Boardman
Alison Boardman
Associate Professor
Equity, Bilingualism & Biliteracy
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Ashley Cartun
Program Director for Secondary Humanities • Associate Teaching Professor
Humanities Education • Literacy Studies
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Mimi Engel
Associate Professor
Research & Evaluation Methodology
Erin Furtak
Erin Marie Furtak
Professor
STEM Education • CU Teach
Emily Gleason
Emily Gleason
Faculty Director • Associate Teaching Professor
Teacher Leadership • Learning Sciences & Human Development
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Wendy Glenn
Professor
Literacy Studies • Humanities Education
Deena Gumina
Deena Gumina
Assistant Teaching Professor • Chair of Elementary Teacher Education
Equity, Bilingualism & Biliteracy
Victoria Hand
Victoria Hand
Associate Professor
STEM Education • CU Teach
Ian HerManyHorse
Ian Her Many Horses
Assistant Teaching Professor
CU Teach • STEM Education
Roudy Hildreth
Roudy Hildreth
Executive Director • Faculty Affiliate
CU Engage • Educational Foundations, Policy & Practice
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Susan Hopewell
Associate Professor • Director of Literacy Squared
Equity, Bilingualism & Biliteracy
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Ben Kirshner
Professor and Program Chair
Learning Sciences & Human Development
William Lindsay
William Lindsay
Assistant Teaching Professor
CU Teach • STEM Education
Johanna B. Maes
Johanna B. Maes
Associate Teaching Professor • Director of Master's in Higher Education
Master's in Higher Education • Multicultural Leadership Scholars Program
Liz Meyer
Elizabeth Meyer
Professor and Chair
Educational Foundations, Policy & Practice
Noguerón-Liu
Silvia Noguerón-Liu
Associate Professor • Program Chair
Literacy Studies
Deb Palmer
Deborah Palmer
Professor and Chair • Chair of the Education Minor and Education Studies
Equity, Bilingualism & Biliteracy • BUENO Center
Jamy Stillman
Jamy Stillman
Associate Professor • Chair of TLRP
Equity, Bilingualism & Biliteracy • Teacher Learning, Research & Practice
Kevin Welner
Kevin Welner
Professor • NEPC Director
Educational Foundations, Policy & Practice • National Education Policy Center
Terri Wilson 2019
Terri S. Wilson
Associate Professor • Faculty Director of MAHE
Educational Foundations, Policy & Practice • Master's in Higher Education

Educational Foundations, Policy and Practice Faculty

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Andrea Dyrness
Associate Professor
Educational Foundations, Policy & Practice
Roudy Hildreth
Roudy Hildreth
Executive Director • Faculty Affiliate
CU Engage • Educational Foundations, Policy & Practice
Derek LeFebre
Derek LeFebre
Assistant Teaching Professor
Educational Foundations, Policy & Practice
Bethy Leonardi
Bethy Leonardi
Associate Professor • Co-Founder and Co-Director
Educational Foundations, Policy & Practice • A Queer Endeavor
Johanna B. Maes
Johanna B. Maes
Associate Teaching Professor • Director of Master's in Higher Education
Master's in Higher Education • Multicultural Leadership Scholars Program
David Meens
David Meens
Faculty Affiliate
Master's in Higher Education • Educational Foundations, Policy & Practice
Liz Meyer
Elizabeth Meyer
Professor and Chair
Educational Foundations, Policy & Practice
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Michele S. Moses
Vice Provost and Associate Vice Chancellor for Faculty Affairs • Professor • Founding Director
Educational Foundations, Policy & Practice • Master's in Higher Education
Michelle Renée Valladares
Michelle Renée Valladares
Associate Director • Faculty Affiliate
National Education Policy Center • Educational Foundations, Policy & Practice
Kathy Schultz
Kathy Schultz
Dean Emerita • Professor
Educational Foundations, Policy & Practice
Kevin Welner
Kevin Welner
Professor • NEPC Director
Educational Foundations, Policy & Practice • National Education Policy Center
Terrenda White
Terrenda C. White
Associate Professor
Educational Foundations, Policy & Practice
Terri Wilson 2019
Terri S. Wilson
Associate Professor • Faculty Director of MAHE
Educational Foundations, Policy & Practice • Master's in Higher Education

Equity, Bilingualism & Biliteracy Faculty

Alison Boardman
Alison Boardman
Associate Professor
Equity, Bilingualism & Biliteracy
Millie Gort
Mileidis Gort
Associate Dean of Students • Professor
Equity, Bilingualism & Biliteracy
Deena Gumina
Deena Gumina
Assistant Teaching Professor • Chair of Elementary Teacher Education
Equity, Bilingualism & Biliteracy
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Susan Hopewell
Associate Professor • Director of Literacy Squared
Equity, Bilingualism & Biliteracy
Deb Palmer
Deborah Palmer
Professor and Chair • Chair of the Education Minor and Education Studies
Equity, Bilingualism & Biliteracy • BUENO Center
Vanessa Santiago Schwarz
Vanessa Santiago Schwarz
Assistant Teaching Professor
Equity, Bilingualism & Biliteracy • BUENO Center
Jamy Stillman
Jamy Stillman
Associate Professor • Chair of TLRP
Equity, Bilingualism & Biliteracy • Teacher Learning, Research & Practice

Higher Education Faculty

Johanna B. Maes
Johanna B. Maes
Associate Teaching Professor • Director of Master's in Higher Education
Master's in Higher Education • Multicultural Leadership Scholars Program
Terri Wilson 2019
Terri S. Wilson
Associate Professor • Faculty Director of MAHE
Educational Foundations, Policy & Practice • Master's in Higher Education

Learning Sciences & Human Development Faculty

Emily Gleason
Emily Gleason
Faculty Director • Associate Teaching Professor
Teacher Leadership • Learning Sciences & Human Development
Susan Jurow
Susan Jurow
Professor
Learning Sciences & Human Development
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Ben Kirshner
Professor and Program Chair
Learning Sciences & Human Development
Kalonji Nzinga
Kalonji Nzinga
Assistant Professor
Learning Sciences & Human Development
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William Penuel
Distinguished Professor • Director
Learning Sciences & Human Development • National Center for Research in Policy and Practice
Joseph Polman
Joseph Polman
Associate Dean for Research  • Professor
Learning Sciences & Human Development
Ricarose
Ricarose Roque
By Courtesy • Assistant Professor in Information Science
Learning Sciences & Human Development
Vandna Sinha
Vandna Sinha
Associate Research Professor
Learning Sciences & Human Development

Literacy Studies Faculty

Adam Crawley photo 2022
Adam Crawley
Associate Teaching Professor
Literacy Studies
Elizabeth Dutro
Elizabeth Dutro
Associate Dean of Faculty • Professor
Literacy Studies • Humanities Education
Wendy Glenn photo fall 2022
Wendy Glenn
Professor
Literacy Studies • Humanities Education
Noguerón-Liu
Silvia Noguerón-Liu
Associate Professor • Program Chair
Literacy Studies
Sara Staley 2023
Sara Staley
Assistant Professor • Co-Founder and Co-Director
Teacher Learning, Research & Practice • Humanities Education • A Queer Endeavor

Research & Evaluation Methodology Faculty

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Derek Briggs
Professor • Director
Research & Evaluation Methodology • CADRE
Elena Diaz-Bilello
Elena Diaz-Bilello
Associate Director • Faculty Affiliate
CADRE • Research & Evaluation Methodology
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Mimi Engel
Associate Professor
Research & Evaluation Methodology
Oded Gurantz
Oded Gurantz
Associate Professor and Program Chair
Research & Evaluation Methodology
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Benjamin Shear
Assistant Professor
Research & Evaluation Methodology

STEM Education Faculty

Leilani Arthurs
Leilani Arthurs
Faculty Affiliate
STEM Education
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Melissa Braaten
Associate Professor and Program Chair
STEM Education • Teacher Learning, Research & Practice
Erin Furtak
Erin Marie Furtak
Professor
STEM Education • CU Teach
Anne Gold
Anne Gold
Faculty Affiliate
STEM Education
Victoria Hand
Victoria Hand
Associate Professor
STEM Education • CU Teach
Ian HerManyHorse
Ian Her Many Horses
Assistant Teaching Professor
CU Teach • STEM Education
William Lindsay
William Lindsay
Assistant Teaching Professor
CU Teach • STEM Education
Enrique Lopez
Enrique López
Associate Professor
STEM Education
Valerie Otero
Valerie Otero
Professor • Faculty Director of the Learning Assistant Program and PEER Physics
STEM Education • Learning Assistant Program
Edd Taylor
Edd V. Taylor
Associate Teaching Professor
STEM Education
David C. Webb
David C. Webb
Associate Professor
STEM Education

Teacher Education Faculty & Staff

Alison Boardman
Alison Boardman
Associate Professor
Equity, Bilingualism & Biliteracy
Brigitte Boettiger
Brigitte Boettiger
Field Experiences Manager
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Melissa Braaten
Associate Professor and Program Chair
STEM Education • Teacher Learning, Research & Practice
Michelle Carpenter
Michelle Carpenter
Associate Director of Secondary Field Experience
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Ashley Cartun
Program Director for Secondary Humanities • Associate Teaching Professor
Humanities Education • Literacy Studies
Wendy Glenn photo fall 2022
Wendy Glenn
Professor
Literacy Studies • Humanities Education
Deena Gumina
Deena Gumina
Assistant Teaching Professor • Chair of Elementary Teacher Education
Equity, Bilingualism & Biliteracy
Ian HerManyHorse
Ian Her Many Horses
Assistant Teaching Professor
CU Teach • STEM Education
William Lindsay
William Lindsay
Assistant Teaching Professor
CU Teach • STEM Education
Rachel Perini
Rachel Perini
Teacher Education Coordinator
Vanessa Santiago Schwarz
Vanessa Santiago Schwarz
Assistant Teaching Professor
Equity, Bilingualism & Biliteracy • BUENO Center
Karla Scornavacco
Karla Scornavacco 
Assistant Teaching Professor • Director of Field Experiences
Sara Staley 2023
Sara Staley
Assistant Professor • Co-Founder and Co-Director
Teacher Learning, Research & Practice • Humanities Education • A Queer Endeavor
Elizabeth Bohl
Elizabeth Tetu
Assistant Teaching Professor

Teacher Leadership Program Faculty & Staff

Paula Battistelli
Paula Battistelli
Learning Experience Designer
Teacher Leadership
Tyler Caldwell
Tyler Caldwell
Creative Design and Program Assistant
Teacher Leadership
Emily Gleason
Emily Gleason
Faculty Director • Associate Teaching Professor
Teacher Leadership • Learning Sciences & Human Development

Teacher Learning, Research & Practice Faculty

Melissa Braaten Photo
Melissa Braaten
Associate Professor and Program Chair
STEM Education • Teacher Learning, Research & Practice
Sara Staley 2023
Sara Staley
Assistant Professor • Co-Founder and Co-Director
Teacher Learning, Research & Practice • Humanities Education • A Queer Endeavor
Jamy Stillman
Jamy Stillman
Associate Professor • Chair of TLRP
Equity, Bilingualism & Biliteracy • Teacher Learning, Research & Practice

Center Directors

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Derek Briggs
Professor • Director
Research & Evaluation Methodology • CADRE
Elena Diaz-Bilello
Elena Diaz-Bilello
Associate Director • Faculty Affiliate
CADRE • Research & Evaluation Methodology
Roudy Hildreth
Roudy Hildreth
Executive Director • Faculty Affiliate
CU Engage • Educational Foundations, Policy & Practice
Tania Hogan
Tania Hogan
Executive Director
BUENO Center
Bethy Leonardi
Bethy Leonardi
Associate Professor • Co-Founder and Co-Director
Educational Foundations, Policy & Practice • A Queer Endeavor
Michelle Renée Valladares
Michelle Renée Valladares
Associate Director • Faculty Affiliate
National Education Policy Center • Educational Foundations, Policy & Practice
Sara Staley 2023
Sara Staley
Assistant Professor • Co-Founder and Co-Director
Teacher Learning, Research & Practice • Humanities Education • A Queer Endeavor
Kevin Welner
Kevin Welner
Professor • NEPC Director
Educational Foundations, Policy & Practice • National Education Policy Center

Program Directors and Center Staff

Charla Agnoletti
Charla Agnoletti
Co-Director for Public Achievement • Assistant Teaching Professor
CU Engage
Estella Almanza
Estella Almanza
Professional Research Assistant • E3 Project Director
BUENO Center
Jessica Alzen
Jessica Alzen
Senior Research Associate
CADRE • Research & Evaluation Methodology
Kaitlin Baca
Kaitlin Baca
NEPC Postdoctoral Associate
National Education Policy Center
Shelly Belleau
Shelly Belleau
Director of Curriculum and Assessment for PEER Physics
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Julie Blair
Program Manager for the Learning Assistant Program
Learning Assistant Program
Faith Boninger
Faith Boninger
Assistant Research Professor • Publications Manager for NEPC
National Education Policy Center
Gisela
Gisela Cardenas
CAMP Recruiter & Retention Specialist
BUENO Center
Jessely
Jessely Chaparro
CAMP Program Coordinator
BUENO Center
Ana Contreras
Ana Contreras
Teaching Assistant Professor & Puksta Scholars Program Coordinator
CU Engage
Elena Diaz-Bilello
Elena Diaz-Bilello
Associate Director • Faculty Affiliate
CADRE • Research & Evaluation Methodology
Elaine Duggan
Elaine Duggan
NEPC Communications Assistant
National Education Policy Center
Caitlin Farrell
Caitlin Farrell
Director of NCRPP • Associate Research Professor
Learning Sciences & Human Development
Alison Fox Resnik
Alison Fox Resnik
Research Faculty for NCRPP
Robert Garcia
Robert Garcia
CAMP Director
BUENO Center
Ann Giang
Ann Giang
Administrative Assistant
CU Engage
Francisco Giles
Francisco Giles
Professional Research Assistant
BUENO Center
Chelsea Hackett
Chelsea Hackett
Assistant Teaching Professor
CU Engage
Debra Haffey
Debra Haffey 
School of Education Centers Business Services Program Director
BUENO Center
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Susan Hopewell
Associate Professor • Director of Literacy Squared
Equity, Bilingualism & Biliteracy
Jen Korbelik
Jen Korbelik
Leadership Studies Minor Instructor & Partnerships Manager
CU Engage
Jen Korbelik
Jen Korbelik
Assistant Teaching Professor
CU Engage
Laurie Langdon
Laurie Langdon
Co-Director & Research Associate for the Learning Assistant Program • Co-Director NOYCE
Learning Assistant Program
Soraya Latiff
Soraya Latiff
Co-Director of Public Achievement
CU Engage
Maya Ledvina
Maya Ledvina
Technology Manager Program for the Learning Assistant Program
Learning Assistant Program
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Betsy McIntosh
Assistant Teaching Professor • Associate Director of Learning Assistant Development
Learning Assistant Program
Annie Miller
Annie Miller
Communications Manager
CU Engage
Tammy Molinar-LeBlanc
Tammy Molinar-LeBlanc
Director - BUENO Field Graduate Programs
BUENO Center
Alex Molnar
Alex Molnar
Research Professor • Director of NEPC
National Education Policy Center
Naomi Naylor
Naomi Naylor
CU Engage Operations Manager
CU Engage
Michael Oatley
Michael Oatley
Professional Research Assistant for the Learning Assistant Program
Valerie Otero
Valerie Otero
Professor • Faculty Director of the Learning Assistant Program and PEER Physics
STEM Education • Learning Assistant Program
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Kira Pasquesi
Associate Teaching Professor • Leadership Studies Minor Director
CU Engage
Emily Quinty
Emily Quinty
Director of Professional Learning for PEER Physics
Karen Ramirez
Karen Ramirez
Teaching Professor • Program Director of CU Dialogues • Assistant Director of Miramontes Arts and Sciences Program
CU Engage
Michelle Renée Valladares
Michelle Renée Valladares
Associate Director • Faculty Affiliate
National Education Policy Center • Educational Foundations, Policy & Practice
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Grace Rexroth
Assistant Teaching Professor
Learning Assistant Program
Jason Romero, Jr
Jasón Romero, Jr.
Director of the Chicano & Latino History Project
BUENO Center
Melissa Rubin
Melissa Rubin
CU Engage Budget Manager & Project Coordinator
CU Engage
Ernesto Sanchez
Ernesto Sanchez
HEP Project Director
BUENO Center
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Sabrina Sideris
Assistant Teaching Professor • Program Director of INVST Community Studies
CU Engage
Jody Slavick
Jody Slavick
Research Associate • Director for Professional Development, Literacy Squared
BUENO Center
Kimberly A. Strong
Kimberly A. Strong
Assistant Research Professor
BUENO Center
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Allison Van Buskirk
Assistant Professor of Teaching
CU Engage
Elaina Verveer
Elaina Verveer
Assistant Teaching Professor
CU Engage
Shelly Wyss
Shelly Wyss
HEP Coordinator and Instructor
BUENO Center