Graduate Students

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

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

Meet Bridger Jackson, a 4th generation educator and new lead teacher for his Denver community.
Originally from South Denver, it was his experience working with the Boulder Public Library District and connecting with its community that truly reaffirmed his belief that he was always meant to be a teacher. Jackson received this year’s Outstanding MA+ Graduate Contribution to Teaching Award.

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.

From Middle School Student to Student Teacher

For over three decades, the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) in CU Boulder’s BUENO Center for Multicultural Education has sowed the seeds of growth and success for students from seasonal farmworker families.Since 1990, the Patitos

      In this moment of deepening distrust in Public Institutions, including Public Schools, it's important to recognize that much of this distrust is purposely manufactured."- Nelia PeñaNelia Peña began

Before stepping into the world of academia, Loraine Glidewell was waist-deep in the waters of the San Luis Valley, sometimes literally. The photo of Glidewell proudly holding a trout on the Arkansas River says it all: “The level of stoke on my face is basically the same level of stoke I feel when I get to talk about rural education!”