About Us
Our Mission
The Teacher Education Center aims to uphold the Wisconsin Idea by supporting research and development of policies that capitalize on the role of teacher preparation in challenging inequities in P-12 schools, maximizing the impact of our teacher preparation programs, and supporting the preparation of teacher educators and teacher education scholars.
Our Vision
To advance UW–Madison’s leadership and impact in the field of education by serving as an incubator for teacher education practices and providing support for and connections between our research, state policy, and our preparation of future teachers.
Indigenous Education
One of the highlights of the School of Education Teacher Education Center is our Indigenous Education Coordinator. Through this position, we support our educator preparation programs’ efforts to teach candidates the histories, cultures, languages, and sovereignty of the First Nations of Wisconsin. The Indigenous Education Coordinator facilitates the Teacher Education Center Indigenous Education Committee, a professional learning community to better understand Act 31 and best practices in Indigenous education––as well as develop institutional strategies for infusion and Indigenization. We also offer First Nations Cultural Landscape Tours of the UW-Madison campus, that introduces students, staff, and faculty to the First Nations of Wisconsin through place-based learning. All students in our educator preparation courses take this tour, which is augmented by additional pre- or post-tour learning activities planned in collaboration with our Indigenous Education Coordinator.
Our Team
The team members of the Teacher Education Center share a passion for equitable education, social justice, innovation, and service. We believe ensuring that all P-12 students have access to high-quality teachers is an important avenue by which to pursue excellence and equitable educational outcomes. Brief descriptions of the Teacher Education Center’s leadership team and staff are provided below.
Leadership
Samantha Baruah
Position title: Associate Director of Teacher Education
Email: sbaruah@wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 890-3481
Kimber Wilkerson
Position title: Faculty Director of Teacher Education Center
Email: klwilkerson@wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 263-4362
Faculty Partners
John B. Diamond
Position title: Kellner Family Distinguished Chair in Urban Education and Professor of Education in ELPA
Email: jbdiamond@wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 263-3232
Hala Ghousseini
Position title: John Grover Harvey Professor of Math Education, Associate Professor, Curriculum & Instruction
Email: ghousseini@wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 263-5035
Maxine McKinney De Royston
Position title: Assistant Professor, Curriculum & Instruction
Email: mckinneydero@wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 265-3434
Staff
Ann Halbach
Position title: Innovative Programs Specialist
Email: ah@education.wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 262-1187
Kelly Hayek
Position title: Student & Alumni Support Specialist
Email: kdhayek@education.wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 262-4602
Nancy Kuehn
Position title: Field Experience Coordinator
Email: nkuehn@wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 262-3773
Javier Neira
Position title: Recruitment Manager, Teacher Preparation Program
Email: javier.neira@wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 338-5010
Omar Poler
Position title: American Indian Curriculum Consultant
Email: poler@wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 890-3817
Katie Porwoll
Position title: Administrative Assistant
Email: kbusalacchi@wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 262-2997
Jen Schoepke
Position title: Director of Forward Madison
Email: jsschoepke@madison.k12.wi.us
Phone: UW-Madison Office: (608) 265-8255; MMSD Office: (608) 204-7804
News
FIELD EXPERIENCE & LICENSURE FAQ 2020
Thank you for reaching out with your questions. We also want to thank you for your patience during this rapidly evolving time. We’re doing our best to keep you informed, working with all the organizations …
August 4, 20202020 LICENSURE INFORMATION
Due to changing circumstances with COVID-20 there are various routes to obtaining your Wisconsin Teacher License. We have developed step-by-step directions for various situations to help you through the licensure process. Please select from the …
August 4, 2020PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES FOR EDUCATOR PREPARATION (PREP) CONFERENCE
Joins us and Bucky on Tuesday, November 19th from 3:30 - 8 PM for a teacher education professional development conference focused on job search preparation. The event includes two panel sessions and 5 breakout sessions.
October 17, 2019Nearly 300 books by award-winning author Kate DiCamillo being delivered to Wisconsin districts by Teacher Education Center
With backing from author Kate DiCamillo, staff from the Teacher Education Center are delivering nearly 300 books by the award-winning author to several districts around Wisconsin.
October 17, 2019Laptop Checkout
The Teacher Education Center is happy to announce we have 3 laptops which will become available at the beginning of October for teacher education students to check out on a semester long basis. Please fill …
September 12, 2019
Events
- April
- April 22Real Talk for Real Change Symposium Series (Online)This event is brought to you by PLACE | Professional Learning and Community Education. place.education.wisc.edu3:00 PM, Online
- April 22
- April 23Indigenous Speaker Series: MeixiWhen Learning is Life-Giving: Re-designing Schools with Indigenous ethics12:00 PM, Online
- April 23