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Last fall, students in the student development class were asked a perennial question: “If you had a magic wand, what would you change about CU Boulder to better support students?” Nuvia Mendoza’s magic-wand wish was clear: CU Boulder needs an orientation for Spanish-speaking families.
The National Academy of Education (NAEd) announced recently two University of Colorado Boulder education scholars, doctoral candidate Danielle Aguilar and alumnus Christopher Saldaña, have been selected for two of the nation’s
In bold, black letters posted above the white board and sandwiched between student art and affirmations it reads “Do it for your future self!” in Anahi Quintana’s colorful classroom.Quintana’s future-focused positivity radiates in
Before starting his PhD at CU Boulder, Kyle Kopsick taught social studies at a high school in Quito, Ecuador for roughly five years. This experience greatly impacted his life and guided him to further his learning by joining the doctoral program in educational foundations, policy and practice. Kopsick has received the CU Boulder School of Education’s 2026 Outstanding Dissertation award.
Victoria “Tori” Martin came to Colorado with a love of mountains and deep commitments to educational equity shaped by years of study, teaching and experiences in Washington, D.C. and abroad.As an undergraduate at Villanova
From a fisheries biologist turned rural middle school science teacher to today a doctoral graduate and teacher educator, Loraine Glidewell’s journey seems to be as winding as a remote river in Colorado’s beautiful backcountry. But
When Paolo Chavez Calvadores started teaching in rural Colorado, he yearned for a more intentional approach to his work and how he shows up in the world. Originally from the Philippines, Calvadores came to the United States hoping to “grow as an educator and serve students in a meaningful way," he said.
Collette Heskett’s parents always lovingly remind her that she was born to be in science education. From a young age, Heskett spent most of her time playing “teacher” with her toys or observing bugs in their habitats for hours. Many years later, Heskett is now the 2026 CU Boulder School of Education's Outstanding Capstone graduate.
Alexis “Lex” Hunter’s advisors put it simply: the field needs more scholars like her. “Lex is positioning herself to be both a leading theorist and practitioner of community-engaged research,” said her advisors, who nominated her for the School of Education’s Outstanding Graduate in Community Engagement Award.
Esperanza Zárate always liked working with kids—from coaching summer soccer camps to volunteering at local elementary schools. Now graduating with her elementary education degree, she is ready to continue this passion through her own classroom.