Gifts at work
The generous support of College of Education and Human Development alumni and friends makes a real difference to students, faculty, and staff.
The following are just a few examples of how gifts are being used.
Environmental education
OLPD PhD student Neela Nandyal conducts a pilot study in the Ecuadorian coastal province of Manabi. Continue reading about Neela Nandyal's pilot study Manabi.
Fellowship and friendship
Chalandra Bryant talks about holding the Pauline Boss Faculty Fellowship at CEHD. Continue reading about Chalandra Bryant and Pauline Boss Faculty Fellowship at CEHD.
Leading student success
Professor Sasha Ardichvili’s chair appointment allows him to help others succeed. Continue reading about Professor Ardichvili’s service to the University and academic community.
Inference Galaxy—interstellar adventures in reading comprehension
CEHD researchers pool their expertise to create engaging instructional tools
There are many ways the human brain can go off track during development—trauma, poor nutrition, neurocognitive disorders, stress, genetic diseases—all affecting the trajectory of people’s lives. Often, early diagnosis and intervention are key to helping all people thrive and develop into happy, high-functioning adults. Learn more about how researchers are using technology to link the science of reading to effective reading instruction.
Panayiota (Pani) Kendeou and Kristen McMaster helped develop Inference Galaxy, a creative and engaging way to help young children improve their reading skills
Endowed chairs and professorships: current appointments
Robert H. Beck Chair of Ideas in Education
Rashné Jehangir >
Associate Professor
Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development
Robert H. Beck Chair of Ideas in Education
Nancy M. and John E. Lindahl Endowed Professorship for Excellence in Teaching
Emma Birkmaier Education Leadership Professorship
Emma Birkmaier Education Leadership Professorship
Emma Birkmaier Education Leadership Professorship
Guy Bond Chair in Reading
Panayiota Kendeou >
Associate Professor, Director of graduate studies
Dr. Pauline Boss Faculty Fellowship in Ambiguous Loss
Campbell Leadership Chair in Education and Human Development
Michael Rodriguez >
Dean and Professor, College of Education and Human Development
Carmen Starkson Campbell Endowed Faculty Fellow for Innovation in Teacher Development
Darrius Stanley >
Assistant Professor
Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development
Carmen Starkson Campbell Endowed Faculty Fellow for Innovation in Teacher Development
Nathaniel Stewart >
Assistant Professor
Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development
Gamble-Skogmo Land Grant Chair in Child Welfare and Youth Policy
Gamble-Skogmo Land Grant Chair in Child Welfare and Youth Policy
Lowell W. Hellervik Endowed Chair in Leadership and Adult Career Development
Lowell W. Hellervik Endowed Chair in Leadership and Adult Career Development
Kenneth Bartlett >
Professor and Department Chair
Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development
Bonnie Westby Huebner Endowed Chair in Education and Technology
Bonnie Westby Huebner Endowed Chair in Education and Technology
William Harris Professorship in Child Development
Taylor-Leon Professorship in Exercise Science and Health Enhancement
Taylor-Leon Professorship in Exercise Science and Health Enhancement
Lindahl Leadership Faculty Fellow
Sidney and Marguerite Henry Professor of Children's and Young Adult Literature
Lynne and Andrew Redleaf Foundation Endowed Director
Damien Fair >
Professor, Lynne and Andrew Redleaf Foundation Endowed Director of the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain
Guy Bond Chair in Reading
Carmen Starkson Campbell Endowed Chair for Innovation in Teacher Development
Irving B. Harris Professorship in Child Development
William Harris Professor in Child Development
Olson Family Professor
John W. and Nancy E. Peyton Faculty Fellow in Child and Adolescent Wellbeing
Rodney S. Wallace Professor for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Tania Mitchell >
Associate Professor
Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development
Rodney S. Wallace Professorship for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Rodney S. Wallace Professorship for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
